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Created and funded an Antiracism Transformation Team in Jackson.

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Changed licensing forms to allow for same sex foster parents (not just 'mom' and 'dad').

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Created a DEI Team at Jackson MDHHS.

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Dana Ashlock, Jackson Community Foundation

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Dana Ashlock, Jackson Community Foundation

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We have multiple scholarship selection committees that complete on-line reviews. We have improved the diversity of the committees and the uniformity among them. We consider age, gender, race, new/former committee member, etc.

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Work related to the disproportionality of children of color involved in the child welfare system.

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Creating a shorter, more efficient application for MDHHS programs by engaging with people who have applied before.

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JCN asked for our preferred pronouns to put them on our nametags.

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Abby Hildenbrand, Jackson County Health Department

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Abby Hildenbrand, Jackson County Health Department

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The JCHD was able to provide all elementary schools in the county with portable sinks, in order to promote hygiene and prevent disease. We will continue to focus on all aspects of wellness in the community.

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I am now part of an organization that recognizes the inequities in our community and are now traying to work on decreasing it.

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Analyzing data to improve recruitment for our educational/vocational programs.

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Hiring consultant to see if our job descriptions discourage applicants - and how to improve them.

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Calvin Battles, Jackson District Library

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Calvin Battles, Jackson District Library

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Over 75 Jackson residents have had their record expunged over the last year.

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As a peer-run organization, ARE prioritizes having a safe environment for people to navigate their mental health & substance use challenges - without losing their jobs.

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Created a space for casual discussion around DEI current issues once/month.

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Operations:
- looking at changes through a health equity lens
- asking the voice of the community for recommendations on change

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Kelly Sheppard, Great Start Collaborative/JCISD

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Kelly Sheppard, Great Start Collaborative/JCISD

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Great Start Trusted Advisors meet one-on-one with community members who are the most disconnected and need help. the Trusted Advisors collect 'stories' and data to share with community partners to change systems.

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Schools participating in rolling out their social/emotional interventions. Connecting w/families to prevent truancy petitions to the court >>the ability to intervene/identify barriers for families & students instead of jumping to punitive measures. Partnering w/schools to support staff & students with mental health working together for students.

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Janelle Buchler, Whole Child Collaborative/JCISD

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Janelle Buchler, Whole Child Collaborative/JCISD

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A number of our schools are using a 'Student Questionnaire' tool that allows students to self-identify strengths and struggles. Schools are using the dat to connect them with supports and interventions.

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Increased # of children of color participating in swim lessons through partnership with Partial to Girls (P2G).

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Strategic goal of the board to focus on equity.  This has resulted in:
- Development of a DEI committee of the board to hold the agency accountable
- Resources to impact and organize change

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Collaboration with JATA & HFH re: patients in need of medical procedures that require a driver to stay with them.

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We assessed the diversity of our investments and the individual people leading the investment managers, then set a goal.

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We launched a special grant around Tackling Systemic Racism - now for the third year.

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Accessible and faster hiring process for new employees who need fast onboarding or access to online trainings.

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Increased # of most promising students in JCEC.

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Revised application process for the second-admit programs -- removing arbitrary barriers in the points system.

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Janelle Buchler, Whole Child Collaborative/JCISD

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Janelle Buchler, Whole Child Collaborative/JCISD

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More students in our schools are being screened for mental health by School Social Workers/Gen. Ed. Social Workers.

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I forgave the people who led systems that, because of their racial inequities, hurt me!

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Data Website Corners

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Coordinating mental health supports for students and families.

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Kelly Sheppard, Great Start Collaborative/JCISD

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Kelly Sheppard, Great Start Collaborative/JCISD

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Great Start Trusted Advisors take the information they learn from community members, about needs & barriers, directly to the agency that the community member experienced a barrier with. This is so the agency can change the barrier. This helps build trust between people & agencies.

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DEI standing agenda item on all MDHHS Board meetings.

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MDHHS in Jackson requires DEI as an agenda item in all meetings.

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Require all CPS and Foster Care Workers to engage with families about race identity.

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Kelly Sheppard, Great Start Collaborative/JCISD

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Kelly Sheppard, Great Start Collaborative/JCISD

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Great Start Readiness Program is expanding in Jackson county. New sites and classrooms were added for 21-22, 22-23, and will be for 23-24.

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Working within systems in schools

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Show an anti bias video to all Mandated Reporters as part of their training.

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Community Baby Shower (through CHIR grant)

Increased capacity from one big event per year to 12 monthly events. We now serve 4x's number of low income families who are pregnant or parenting.

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Show anti bias video/training to all members of interview panels

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We are currently working to assess more members of our organization to verify their current social determinants of health needs. We are doing this by conducting case manager outreach, social media posts, as well as working to collaborate with local resources and local health departments to complete these assessments as well :-)

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Hispanic Heritage Festival

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Brought 'Intro to Systemic Racism' (ERACCE) to over 250 community members.

DHHS, JCF, HFH, ISD, etc.

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Jasmine Isaac, TPPI (Jackson County Health Department)

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Jasmine Isaac, TPPI (Jackson County Health Department)

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We brought our program to more than just alternative students.  ALL STUDENTS.

"You can only win when you're right within" - Lauryn Hill

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Jasmine Isaac, TPPI (Jackson County Health Department)

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Jasmine Isaac, TPPI (Jackson County Health Department)

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We will begin offering service information in Spanish :-)

"All we do is win, win, win, no matter what" - DJ Khalid

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Increasing access to medications for opioid use disorders for individuals experiencing opioid addiction.  Individuals can access a prescription and referrals to follow treatment through Henry Ford Jackson Emergency Department.

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Opened a community choice closet for staff and families we serve. Opened for all, no questions or barriers for service.

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Many of our staff are involved in equity learning at this time.

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Hired a DEI Officer to help us move the agenda.