White Papers
Our white papers communicate research, theories, and our position on particular topics connected to our mission and vision, with the intent to educate, inform, and influence policy.
Advocacy Corner
IFCI is committed to promoting sound public policy grounded in research, focused on a myriad of issues related to building more resilient families and communities.
Browse the issues we’ve highlighted.
How Paid Paternal Leave Could Help Dads, Moms, and Kids Thrive
By Maic D'Agostino
/ November 15, 2021
Could paid paternal leave for new fathers enhance whole family health? Last week in the New York Times, family researchers...
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OhioGuidestone, IFCI Support HHS Levy Issue 33
By OhioGuidestone
/ February 25, 2020
Each day at OhioGuidestone, we witness the incredible impact that health and social services can have on the lives of...
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VOCA Cuts Present Threat to Services for Victims of Crime and Trauma
By OhioGuidestone
/ December 2, 2019
Recent federal funding cuts are resulting in reductions in services across the state to victims of crime, including individuals who...
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IFCI and OhioGuidestone Gear Up for 2020 Census Outreach
By OhioGuidestone
/ November 20, 2019
Efforts are underway at OhioGuidestone and the Institute of Family and Community Impact (IFCI) to prepare the individuals we serve for the 2020...
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IFCI Agrees with the CDC: Childhood Trauma Is a Public Health Issue
By OhioGuidestone
/ November 14, 2019
Behavioral health providers and public health advocates have long known that adverse early experiences can result in negative health outcomes. Last...
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Management Care Re-Procurement Presents Opportunities for Service Enhancement and Innovation: OhioGuidestone’s Managed Care RFI Response
By OhioGuidestone
/ November 14, 2019
The Institute of Family and Community Impact (IFCI) is an initiative connected to OhioGuidestone. Founded in 1864 as the German Methodist Orphan Asylum,...
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SNAP Loss Can Interfere with Path to Wellness and Self-Sufficiency
By OhioGuidestone
/ November 13, 2019
A recent wave of policy modifications related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may amplify the challenges working poor families face...
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IFCI Statement on Recently Released Poverty Data from the U.S. Census Bureau
By OhioGuidestone
/ November 12, 2019
Cleveland is the worst in child poverty among large cities, according to recently released data by the U.S. Census Bureau. “This...
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Insurance Drops Pose Significant Barrier to Critical Mental Health Care
By OhioGuidestone
/ October 11, 2019
For the first time in a decade, the number of individuals without health insurance has increased, as recently released data...
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