Innovations Institute
@innovations-uconn.bsky.social
Innovations Institute @ UConn SSW advances research-based, community centered, and transformative solutions for child-, youth-and family-serving public systems, and supports the workforce within these systems. https://innovations.socialwork.uconn.edu/
A new Next100 report centers voices of justice-involved MD youth to identify barriers in finding meaningful work. Access the report: go.tcf.org/box
#JuvenileJustice #YouthMentalHealth #Mentorship #YouthDevelopment #PolicySolutions
#JuvenileJustice #YouthMentalHealth #Mentorship #YouthDevelopment #PolicySolutions
January 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
A new Next100 report centers voices of justice-involved MD youth to identify barriers in finding meaningful work. Access the report: go.tcf.org/box
#JuvenileJustice #YouthMentalHealth #Mentorship #YouthDevelopment #PolicySolutions
#JuvenileJustice #YouthMentalHealth #Mentorship #YouthDevelopment #PolicySolutions
Last week the #NationalSurvey of #MobileCrisis, Co-Responder & #AlternativeResponse Programs launched with the goal of updating the national landscape of mobile crisis response programs.
Complete b/w 12/1/25 & 1/31/26: rc-1.nyspi.org/surveys/?s=X...
Qs? Contact [email protected]
Complete b/w 12/1/25 & 1/31/26: rc-1.nyspi.org/surveys/?s=X...
Qs? Contact [email protected]
January 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Last week the #NationalSurvey of #MobileCrisis, Co-Responder & #AlternativeResponse Programs launched with the goal of updating the national landscape of mobile crisis response programs.
Complete b/w 12/1/25 & 1/31/26: rc-1.nyspi.org/surveys/?s=X...
Qs? Contact [email protected]
Complete b/w 12/1/25 & 1/31/26: rc-1.nyspi.org/surveys/?s=X...
Qs? Contact [email protected]
CMS released the 2025 Medicaid & CHIP Scorecard, an annually updated dashboard that can be used to drive improvements federal alignment, beneficiary health outcomes, and program administration. Learn more in our recent TA Telegram: s.uconn.edu/1-12telegram
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Subscribe: s.uconn.edu/subscribe2ii
January 13, 2026 at 6:41 PM
CMS released the 2025 Medicaid & CHIP Scorecard, an annually updated dashboard that can be used to drive improvements federal alignment, beneficiary health outcomes, and program administration. Learn more in our recent TA Telegram: s.uconn.edu/1-12telegram
Subscribe: s.uconn.edu/subscribe2ii
Subscribe: s.uconn.edu/subscribe2ii
January is #HumanTraffickingPreventionMonth. The 2026 theme “Stronger Connections. Stronger Futures.” reminds us that everyday relationships at home, in our communities & in our workplaces help prevent human trafficking.
Toolkit: acf.gov/sites/defaul...
#Partner2Prevent #EndTrafficking
Toolkit: acf.gov/sites/defaul...
#Partner2Prevent #EndTrafficking
January 12, 2026 at 5:56 PM
January is #HumanTraffickingPreventionMonth. The 2026 theme “Stronger Connections. Stronger Futures.” reminds us that everyday relationships at home, in our communities & in our workplaces help prevent human trafficking.
Toolkit: acf.gov/sites/defaul...
#Partner2Prevent #EndTrafficking
Toolkit: acf.gov/sites/defaul...
#Partner2Prevent #EndTrafficking
The National Adoption Competency MH Training Initiative (NTI) & the School-Based MH Training (NTI-Ed) from the Center for Adoption Support & Education are free, web-based trainings for CW, MH & education professionals across. Learn more about these trainings here: s.uconn.edu/nti-blog
January 9, 2026 at 6:26 PM
The National Adoption Competency MH Training Initiative (NTI) & the School-Based MH Training (NTI-Ed) from the Center for Adoption Support & Education are free, web-based trainings for CW, MH & education professionals across. Learn more about these trainings here: s.uconn.edu/nti-blog
ICYMI: @uconnssw.bsky.social's #InnovationsInstitute is hiring a Sr Program Specialist to support our PIEC team as they work to improve the quality, accessibility & effectiveness of #EarlyChildhood BH systems.
🔗Apply: s.uconn.edu/piec-sps-job
💡Learn about PIEC: s.uconn.edu/piec
#Hiring #UConnJobs
🔗Apply: s.uconn.edu/piec-sps-job
💡Learn about PIEC: s.uconn.edu/piec
#Hiring #UConnJobs
January 8, 2026 at 6:03 PM
ICYMI: @uconnssw.bsky.social's #InnovationsInstitute is hiring a Sr Program Specialist to support our PIEC team as they work to improve the quality, accessibility & effectiveness of #EarlyChildhood BH systems.
🔗Apply: s.uconn.edu/piec-sps-job
💡Learn about PIEC: s.uconn.edu/piec
#Hiring #UConnJobs
🔗Apply: s.uconn.edu/piec-sps-job
💡Learn about PIEC: s.uconn.edu/piec
#Hiring #UConnJobs
ICYMI: the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and SAMHSA updated the #988 Partner Toolkit with an updated 988 Fact Sheet and info to help partners explain distinctions between 988 & 911.
Explore the resources & share with your network: s.uconn.edu/988toolkit
#SuicidePrevention #988 #988Lifeline #Crisis
Explore the resources & share with your network: s.uconn.edu/988toolkit
#SuicidePrevention #988 #988Lifeline #Crisis
January 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM
ICYMI: the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and SAMHSA updated the #988 Partner Toolkit with an updated 988 Fact Sheet and info to help partners explain distinctions between 988 & 911.
Explore the resources & share with your network: s.uconn.edu/988toolkit
#SuicidePrevention #988 #988Lifeline #Crisis
Explore the resources & share with your network: s.uconn.edu/988toolkit
#SuicidePrevention #988 #988Lifeline #Crisis
Happy New Year!
As we begin 2026, #InnovationsInstitute looks forward to continuing our work to create brighter futures for children, youth, young adults, and their families. It is a true honor to partner with each and every one of you.
Warmest wishes for a peaceful year ahead!
As we begin 2026, #InnovationsInstitute looks forward to continuing our work to create brighter futures for children, youth, young adults, and their families. It is a true honor to partner with each and every one of you.
Warmest wishes for a peaceful year ahead!
January 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Happy New Year!
As we begin 2026, #InnovationsInstitute looks forward to continuing our work to create brighter futures for children, youth, young adults, and their families. It is a true honor to partner with each and every one of you.
Warmest wishes for a peaceful year ahead!
As we begin 2026, #InnovationsInstitute looks forward to continuing our work to create brighter futures for children, youth, young adults, and their families. It is a true honor to partner with each and every one of you.
Warmest wishes for a peaceful year ahead!
ICYMI: The Center for Mental Health Implementation Support (CMHIS) has EXTENDED the DEADLINE for applications to the Project AWARE & TISS Sustainability Planning Learning Community! Apply by Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT: s.uconn.edu/aware-tiss
December 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
ICYMI: The Center for Mental Health Implementation Support (CMHIS) has EXTENDED the DEADLINE for applications to the Project AWARE & TISS Sustainability Planning Learning Community! Apply by Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT: s.uconn.edu/aware-tiss
Check out @smartctr.bsky.social's SMART Talk, ep.1! "Self-Reported Problems of Adolescents Seeking #SchoolMentalHealth Services" features Eric Bruns offering a straightforward, abridged explanation of a recent study by the same name.
Video: s.uconn.edu/smarttalk1
Publication: bit.ly/ST1SelfReported
Video: s.uconn.edu/smarttalk1
Publication: bit.ly/ST1SelfReported
December 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Check out @smartctr.bsky.social's SMART Talk, ep.1! "Self-Reported Problems of Adolescents Seeking #SchoolMentalHealth Services" features Eric Bruns offering a straightforward, abridged explanation of a recent study by the same name.
Video: s.uconn.edu/smarttalk1
Publication: bit.ly/ST1SelfReported
Video: s.uconn.edu/smarttalk1
Publication: bit.ly/ST1SelfReported
🌱We’re hiring! #InnovationsInstitute @uconnssw.bsky.social is recruiting a Sr Program Specialist to support our PIEC team. Help advance early-childhood BH through project coordination, partnership support & meaningful systems work.
🔗Apply: s.uconn.edu/piec-sps-job
💡Learn about PIEC: s.uconn.edu/piec
🔗Apply: s.uconn.edu/piec-sps-job
💡Learn about PIEC: s.uconn.edu/piec
December 16, 2025 at 7:51 PM
🌱We’re hiring! #InnovationsInstitute @uconnssw.bsky.social is recruiting a Sr Program Specialist to support our PIEC team. Help advance early-childhood BH through project coordination, partnership support & meaningful systems work.
🔗Apply: s.uconn.edu/piec-sps-job
💡Learn about PIEC: s.uconn.edu/piec
🔗Apply: s.uconn.edu/piec-sps-job
💡Learn about PIEC: s.uconn.edu/piec
States are taking action to address a growing challenge in #PediatricBehavioralHealth: #children & #youth staying in the ED longer than medically necessary while they wait for appropriate treatment. Read more about emerging strategies and state examples: s.uconn.edu/nashp-brief
December 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
States are taking action to address a growing challenge in #PediatricBehavioralHealth: #children & #youth staying in the ED longer than medically necessary while they wait for appropriate treatment. Read more about emerging strategies and state examples: s.uconn.edu/nashp-brief
CMHIS invites Project AWARE & TISS grantees to apply for a Sustainability Planning Learning Community. Grantees will share tools, talk through challenges, & work on sustainability plans to help school-based MH work continue & grow.
Learn more & apply by Friday 12/19: s.uconn.edu/aware-tiss
Learn more & apply by Friday 12/19: s.uconn.edu/aware-tiss
December 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
CMHIS invites Project AWARE & TISS grantees to apply for a Sustainability Planning Learning Community. Grantees will share tools, talk through challenges, & work on sustainability plans to help school-based MH work continue & grow.
Learn more & apply by Friday 12/19: s.uconn.edu/aware-tiss
Learn more & apply by Friday 12/19: s.uconn.edu/aware-tiss
Last week the #NationalSurvey of #MobileCrisis, Co-Responder & #AlternativeResponse Programs launched with the goal of updating the national landscape of mobile crisis response programs.
Complete b/w 12/1/25 & 1/31/26: rc-1.nyspi.org/surveys/?s=X...
Qs? Contact [email protected]
Complete b/w 12/1/25 & 1/31/26: rc-1.nyspi.org/surveys/?s=X...
Qs? Contact [email protected]
December 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Last week the #NationalSurvey of #MobileCrisis, Co-Responder & #AlternativeResponse Programs launched with the goal of updating the national landscape of mobile crisis response programs.
Complete b/w 12/1/25 & 1/31/26: rc-1.nyspi.org/surveys/?s=X...
Qs? Contact [email protected]
Complete b/w 12/1/25 & 1/31/26: rc-1.nyspi.org/surveys/?s=X...
Qs? Contact [email protected]
Join APHSA for a webinar on Mobile Crisis & hear how states are using #MobileCrisis to stabilize #youth in their homes/communities, reduce hospitalizations/placements & strengthen cross-system #collaboration.
📅 Mon 12/15
🕰️ 3–4:30 PM ET
🔗 s.uconn.edu/aphsa-12.15 (registration required)
📅 Mon 12/15
🕰️ 3–4:30 PM ET
🔗 s.uconn.edu/aphsa-12.15 (registration required)
December 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Join APHSA for a webinar on Mobile Crisis & hear how states are using #MobileCrisis to stabilize #youth in their homes/communities, reduce hospitalizations/placements & strengthen cross-system #collaboration.
📅 Mon 12/15
🕰️ 3–4:30 PM ET
🔗 s.uconn.edu/aphsa-12.15 (registration required)
📅 Mon 12/15
🕰️ 3–4:30 PM ET
🔗 s.uconn.edu/aphsa-12.15 (registration required)
🎓 Thinking about a #SocialWork career? Don’t miss this chance to hear from #BSW students @uconnssw.bsky.social about classroom & hands-on practicum experience.
🔗Register to join the conversation at 7 PM ET on 12/15: s.uconn.edu/12.15.bsw
#UConnSSW #InnovationsInstitute
🔗Register to join the conversation at 7 PM ET on 12/15: s.uconn.edu/12.15.bsw
#UConnSSW #InnovationsInstitute
December 5, 2025 at 6:01 PM
🎓 Thinking about a #SocialWork career? Don’t miss this chance to hear from #BSW students @uconnssw.bsky.social about classroom & hands-on practicum experience.
🔗Register to join the conversation at 7 PM ET on 12/15: s.uconn.edu/12.15.bsw
#UConnSSW #InnovationsInstitute
🔗Register to join the conversation at 7 PM ET on 12/15: s.uconn.edu/12.15.bsw
#UConnSSW #InnovationsInstitute
Are you passionate about #policy, #SystemsChange & enhancing #BehavioralHealth outcomes for children, youth & families? #InnovationsInstitute at @uconnssw.bsky.social invites applications for the Sheila A Pires Postdoc in Child, Youth & Family BH Policy.
🔗 Learn more & apply: s.uconn.edu/ii-postdoc
🔗 Learn more & apply: s.uconn.edu/ii-postdoc
December 4, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Are you passionate about #policy, #SystemsChange & enhancing #BehavioralHealth outcomes for children, youth & families? #InnovationsInstitute at @uconnssw.bsky.social invites applications for the Sheila A Pires Postdoc in Child, Youth & Family BH Policy.
🔗 Learn more & apply: s.uconn.edu/ii-postdoc
🔗 Learn more & apply: s.uconn.edu/ii-postdoc
💙 Your generosity during #GivingTuesday2025 is a reminder of just how powerful this community is. We invite you to stay connected, stay engaged & continue fueling this essential work. Together, we’re creating meaningful change.
🔗s.uconn.edu/giving-tues
#GivingTuesday #YouthMentalHealth #Give2Kids
🔗s.uconn.edu/giving-tues
#GivingTuesday #YouthMentalHealth #Give2Kids
December 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
💙 Your generosity during #GivingTuesday2025 is a reminder of just how powerful this community is. We invite you to stay connected, stay engaged & continue fueling this essential work. Together, we’re creating meaningful change.
🔗s.uconn.edu/giving-tues
#GivingTuesday #YouthMentalHealth #Give2Kids
🔗s.uconn.edu/giving-tues
#GivingTuesday #YouthMentalHealth #Give2Kids
As #GivingTuesday winds down, we’re grateful for our community support as we build stronger systems for kids & families. There’s still time to make an impact. Your gift—or a share with your network—directly supports research towards smarter, more equitable policy decisions. 🔗s.uconn.edu/giving-tues
December 2, 2025 at 11:00 PM
As #GivingTuesday winds down, we’re grateful for our community support as we build stronger systems for kids & families. There’s still time to make an impact. Your gift—or a share with your network—directly supports research towards smarter, more equitable policy decisions. 🔗s.uconn.edu/giving-tues
After convening the July '25 Research Summit, we identified gaps in how #BehavioralHealth services are financed, studied & delivered. Now we’re mobilizing. This #GivingTuesday support the Pires Fund & turn possibility into impact.
🔗 Learn more: s.uconn.edu/giving-tues
#GivingTuesday2025 #Generosity
🔗 Learn more: s.uconn.edu/giving-tues
#GivingTuesday2025 #Generosity
December 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
After convening the July '25 Research Summit, we identified gaps in how #BehavioralHealth services are financed, studied & delivered. Now we’re mobilizing. This #GivingTuesday support the Pires Fund & turn possibility into impact.
🔗 Learn more: s.uconn.edu/giving-tues
#GivingTuesday2025 #Generosity
🔗 Learn more: s.uconn.edu/giving-tues
#GivingTuesday2025 #Generosity
🌍#GivingTuesday is here & we need you. At Innovations, we work everyday to improve access & outcomes across children’s systems. Today, your support goes to the Sheila Pires Postdoc.
Make an impact:
💙Donate: s.uconn.edu/giving-tues
📣Share this post
🤝Encourage others to join our community
Make an impact:
💙Donate: s.uconn.edu/giving-tues
📣Share this post
🤝Encourage others to join our community
December 2, 2025 at 3:11 PM
🌍#GivingTuesday is here & we need you. At Innovations, we work everyday to improve access & outcomes across children’s systems. Today, your support goes to the Sheila Pires Postdoc.
Make an impact:
💙Donate: s.uconn.edu/giving-tues
📣Share this post
🤝Encourage others to join our community
Make an impact:
💙Donate: s.uconn.edu/giving-tues
📣Share this post
🤝Encourage others to join our community
Transforming youth- & family-serving systems is ongoing work & the challenges are complex. Tomorrow, #GivingTuesday2025, support Innovations at @uconnssw.bsky.social as we confront those challenges with clarity & purpose.💙
🔗 s.uconn.edu/giving-tues
#GivingTuesday #GiveBack #Give2Kids #Community
🔗 s.uconn.edu/giving-tues
#GivingTuesday #GiveBack #Give2Kids #Community
December 1, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Transforming youth- & family-serving systems is ongoing work & the challenges are complex. Tomorrow, #GivingTuesday2025, support Innovations at @uconnssw.bsky.social as we confront those challenges with clarity & purpose.💙
🔗 s.uconn.edu/giving-tues
#GivingTuesday #GiveBack #Give2Kids #Community
🔗 s.uconn.edu/giving-tues
#GivingTuesday #GiveBack #Give2Kids #Community
📢 Join our team! Innovations at @uconnssw.bsky.social is recruiting a Sr Program Specialist to support our PIEC team. Help advance early-childhood BH through project coordination, partnership support & meaningful systems work.
🔗 Apply: s.uconn.edu/piec-sps-job
💡 Learn about PIEC: s.uconn.edu/piec
🔗 Apply: s.uconn.edu/piec-sps-job
💡 Learn about PIEC: s.uconn.edu/piec
November 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
📢 Join our team! Innovations at @uconnssw.bsky.social is recruiting a Sr Program Specialist to support our PIEC team. Help advance early-childhood BH through project coordination, partnership support & meaningful systems work.
🔗 Apply: s.uconn.edu/piec-sps-job
💡 Learn about PIEC: s.uconn.edu/piec
🔗 Apply: s.uconn.edu/piec-sps-job
💡 Learn about PIEC: s.uconn.edu/piec
🌱Early-career researcher? Innovations @uconnssw.bsky.social is hiring a Sheila A. Pires Postdoctoral Fellow to advance youth & family BH through research, policy & cross-system collaboration.
📅Spring/Summer 2026 start
🌍Remote
🔗Apply: s.uconn.edu/ii-postdoc
#BehavioralHealthPolicy #YouthMentalHealth
📅Spring/Summer 2026 start
🌍Remote
🔗Apply: s.uconn.edu/ii-postdoc
#BehavioralHealthPolicy #YouthMentalHealth
November 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
🌱Early-career researcher? Innovations @uconnssw.bsky.social is hiring a Sheila A. Pires Postdoctoral Fellow to advance youth & family BH through research, policy & cross-system collaboration.
📅Spring/Summer 2026 start
🌍Remote
🔗Apply: s.uconn.edu/ii-postdoc
#BehavioralHealthPolicy #YouthMentalHealth
📅Spring/Summer 2026 start
🌍Remote
🔗Apply: s.uconn.edu/ii-postdoc
#BehavioralHealthPolicy #YouthMentalHealth
Part 2 of Johanna Bergan, Gina Albano & Rowan Willis-Gorman's conversation re Next Generation Recovery Leaders on C4 Innovations podcast is live!
Part 2: s.uconn.edu/jb-pod-pt2
Missed Part 1? s.uconn.edu/jb-pod-pt1
#YouthPeerSupport #PeerSupport #YouthMovement #YouthLeadership
Part 2: s.uconn.edu/jb-pod-pt2
Missed Part 1? s.uconn.edu/jb-pod-pt1
#YouthPeerSupport #PeerSupport #YouthMovement #YouthLeadership
November 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Part 2 of Johanna Bergan, Gina Albano & Rowan Willis-Gorman's conversation re Next Generation Recovery Leaders on C4 Innovations podcast is live!
Part 2: s.uconn.edu/jb-pod-pt2
Missed Part 1? s.uconn.edu/jb-pod-pt1
#YouthPeerSupport #PeerSupport #YouthMovement #YouthLeadership
Part 2: s.uconn.edu/jb-pod-pt2
Missed Part 1? s.uconn.edu/jb-pod-pt1
#YouthPeerSupport #PeerSupport #YouthMovement #YouthLeadership