Roots & Wings Foundation

Statistics only tell one part of the story of childhood poverty. Cristi Carman and Dr. Philip Fisher, from the Stanford Center on Early Childhood, join Dipesh Navsaria and the #RORPodcast to share a little more of that story, like how to write the kinds of questions that bring that data to life, so that it better represents the people experiencing hardship. Find this conversation about research into the experiences, challenges, and resiliency of children and families experiencing hardship at https://lnkd.in/eANzHx8H or wherever you listen.

"The state of Black maternal health...demands urgent action and systemic change. As stakeholders prioritize this critical issue, meaningful change can be driven to improve maternal health outcomes for pregnant people and infants... (Women everywhere) deserve access to quality care, including prenatal, delivery, and postnatal services, to reduce pregnancy complications, improve birth outcomes, and set families up for health and success." https://lnkd.in/efksW6cU

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is now accepting applications for the Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model until September 20, 2024! The TMaH Model will support participating state Medicaid agencies in developing a whole-person approach to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. The goal of the model is to reduce disparities in access and treatment and is expected to run for 10 years. For more information and to apply, click here: https://lnkd.in/dymFsPDN

MOBY is on the MOVE! We will be parked at The Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay on Tuesday, September 10th from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm for a pop-up medical clinic for non-urgent medical care. Details below! We accept Medicaid/Medicare/BadgerCare/Forward Health and do not turn away anyone regardless of insurance. Call to secure an appointment or walk-in. For more information call 920-664-3892 to talk to our Outreach Case Manager! #mobilehealthcare #mobilehealthcareunit #mobilehealthcareclinic #greenbaysalvationarmy #newcommunityclinic

Open Arms Free Clinic, Inc. is not-for-profit all volunteer medical clinic, serving the health and wellness needs of the uninsured, low income and under-served residents of Walworth County, WI. The upcoming short documentary, "Just Do it Your Way: The Amazing Story of Sara Nichols" (from director Cameron Kit) follows the remarkable life story of the driving force behind Open Arms, a woman who never stopped in the face of failure. Currently making the rounds in the festival circuit, the film will be released later this year. Roots & Wings is honored to support the vital work that Sara and her team do to keep their community healthy and safe. #Respect https://lnkd.in/e2b_zfS9

Championed by the The Health Alliance for Violence Intervention for nearly 15 years, hospital-based violence intervention programs are one of several strategies that comprise the community violence intervention ecosystem, an approach that coordinates violence reduction efforts across city agencies, health systems, community organizations, and law enforcement. These programs provide services and support to the individuals at highest risk of violence in the most impacted communities, which are often communities of color that have endured long-standing disinvestment.  https://lnkd.in/e8wtNH79

We’re #hiring a Medical Director! We're looking for a dedicated physician with strong skills in community health, clinical quality improvement, team leadership and communication to lead our clinical programs now and into the future.

WPHCA's Board of Directors is looking for our next CEO! The CEO will have the ability to understand and synthesize broad environmental factors and communicate & develop collective action plans. The CEO will possess a keen awareness of the current and future health care environment, be able to forecast trends, and bring people together around complex challenges and opportunities. Please send required materials by September 4, 2024. If you would like more information on the transition and search process, are interested in applying, and/or have ideas of potential candidates, please feel free to reach out directly to Mindy Price - mindy@leadingtransitions.com. We are partnering with her firm, Leading Transitions, that specializes in non-profit executive transitions, in facilitating this important process. See full description: https://lnkd.in/ggzxA8zs

Check out the Roots & Wings Newsletter, Summer 2024 edition! In this issue, we welcome two new Roots & Wings team members and profile the Tenant Resource Center, a Madison nonprofit helping to build thriving communities by advocating for housing justice. And be sure to spend some time on our new website, too! We hope you'll find that it represents the Foundation's expanding work in a deeper, clearer way!

Two-thirds of children from low income households have no books at home. Yet books in the home are the single biggest indicator of academic success. That's one of the many reasons why we are so proud to support the remarkable work of Madison Reading Project. Learn more about how reading is changing lives for kids and families across Dane County at https://lnkd.in/gxXDsGz!