SOCIAL STABILITY & GROWTH
Strengthening relationships that serve as a safety net (family & friends) and alliances that expand opportunities for growth
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Purpose Statement and RFP

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The Challenge

Social networks may be smaller or weaker for low-income individuals because they lack family or other social connections to institutions, such as higher education, that are critical for upward mobility. In addition they may also have fewer connections to high-status individuals or institutions that can help provide valuable opportunities.

– The Role of Social Capital in Supporting Economic Mobility, US Dept. of Health & Human Services

For individuals, social capital is important because it is a source of power and influence that helps people to “get by” and “get ahead.” The adage: “It’s not just what you know, but who you know” relates to the powerful effects and importance of social capital.

– The Institute for Social Capital 

funded program examples from round one of ss&g

Providing wrap-around case management for families

Financial considerations and insurance are significant factors in low-income populations’ ability to obtain the mental health care they need. Fortunately, nonprofits can help fill the gaps with sliding scale and income-based services. Our funded partners at Catholic Charities Diocese of Evansville are an example. Catholic Charities counseling staff provides mental health services for individuals, couples, and families at an affordable rate, which takes in consideration family income and number of dependents. United Way funding is focused on helping increase the capacity of the counseling staff to serve more clients.

Expanding nationally recognized GAIN initiative which helps low-income individuals build relationships

Students who live in or near poverty oftentimes live in chaotic or unstable environments, which leads to increased stress. In fact, research has shown children living in poverty are 3 times more likely, on average, to suffer from psychiatric conditions1. United Way is providing funds to Youth First to underwrite the addition of a clinical supervisor and two Licensed Clinical Social Workers, one of which will serve English as a Second Language students. Access to mental health professionals in the school environment is an excellent opportunity to address issues as they arise, and help students respond in healthy ways in future situations.
1Children’s Mental Health: Is Poverty the Diagnosis?, Jakovljevic, et al. (2016)

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