Over the last few weeks, Foundation President & CEO Nicole Witherbee’s busy itinerary has included taking part in discussions about critical issues affecting children and families, seeing partners’ work on the ground, and celebrating Foundation partners who are being recognized for their community impact. Here are a few highlights. In June, Nicole was honored to … Read more
The Foundation has hired Jean Cousins, MSW, as its new Program Associate. As Program Associate, Jean works with staff and partners to advance the Foundation’s strategies to enhance child and maternal well-being. She has 20 years of experience with non-profit organizations serving children, youth, and families. Prior to joining the Foundation, Jean worked as a consultant … Read more
With Foundation support, YCCAC is using whole-family strategies to help families secure housing and economic stability
In this Data Snapshot, we turn to a critical component of family economic well-being: employment.
New England effort to promote family well-being and economic mobility honored by American Public Human Services Association In June, the Whole Family Approach to Jobs initiative – a New England effort to promote family well-being and economic mobility through the collaboration of state agencies, policymakers, parents, and the private sector – received the Future of … Read more
Full Report New England states have taken significant steps to mitigate the effects of benefit cliffs, but more action is needed to address these significant hurdles to family economic mobility, says a new report that the John T. Gorman Foundation has released with the support of the American Public Human Services Association, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, … Read more
The John T. Gorman Foundation has hired Elyse Pratt-Ronco as Director, Stakeholder Engagement. In her role, Elyse facilitates the exchange of ideas, data, and best practices among stakeholders, including grantees, Fellows and practitioners. Her work includes directing the John T. Gorman Fellowship program and the Fellowship Alumni network, as well as designing and implementing stakeholder … Read more
Partnership between Maine Health and the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Maine expands children’s access to mental health support
Bangor Housing is piloting a national model for strengthening family well-being and economic mobility by focusing on maternal mental health
As the John T. Gorman Foundation works with its partners to develop and test strategies for strengthening Maine children and families, we look to the latest data to inform where we can have the greatest impact. Looking at the numbers, the rising mental health needs of children and their parents/caregivers – exacerbated by the effects … Read more
