Health
Recognizing the critical role of quality and accessible health and mental health care in the well-being of individuals, families, communities, and the city as a whole, the Foundation invests in organizations, programs, and projects that achieve results aligned with the three objectives outlined below. Please note that the "Results Sought" reflect the specific outcomes of interest to us.
Promote the development and delivery of quality and responsive care for the most vulnerable populations.
Results Sought:
- Increase the number of vulnerable New Yorkers benefiting from responsive, evidence-based, non-disease-specific services, such as palliative care and family care giving
Within this focus area, priority is given to the creation and demonstration of promising models and the training of practitioners.
2012 Grantees (to date) 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008
The Bridge, Inc.
$100,000 (over 18 months)
To support start-up of Coordinated Behavioral Care, Inc., and development of its capacity to coordinate and provide care management and support for Medicaid recipients with multiple health, mental health, and behavioral health conditions
Community Health Care Association of New York State
$25,000
To help support CHCANYS's efforts to pursue the objectives set forth in its strategic plan for 2011-14, with a focus on efforts to expand, strengthen, and enhance the sustainability of health centers serving low-income communities in NYC
The Institute for Family Health, Inc.
$50,000
To help implement InstituteLink at eighteen additional partner organizations in New York City, complete an evaluation of its impact, and disseminate results
Primary Care Development Corporation
$300,000
To support the development of a care coordination model for use by primary care providers, to pilot the model with clinics and practices serving low-income Brooklyn residents, and disseminate results (over two years)