Exciting 2023 Institute Updates
Who Are We? For these 2023 Institute Updates let’s start with the basics. First, who are we? The Institute of Family and Community Impact is OhioGuidestone’s Center of Excellence for research, clinical training, innovation, and advocacy. The Institute, or IFCI, was born o
Toxic Chemicals in Black Hair Products, 6 Examples
Why Are We Talking About Toxic Chemicals in Black Hair Products? Toxic chemicals in Black hair products impact individuals, families, and communities of all ages, but are particularly harmful to children in the developmental stages. Family & community health and vitality are
03/2023 COL Newsletter- Abundant Community Learning Opportunities
About Our Newsletters Each month the Institute of Family and Community Impact, an OhioGuidestone initiative releases research Newsletters to explore our innovations closely. We want to communicate our projects, innovations, and other happenings while strengthening our relationshi
15-Minute Toxic Hair Product Podcast Episode
About Our ECSI Initiative The Institute of Family and Community Impact seeks to create an equitable, resiliency centered society- and initiatives like our Kinky Curly Kids blog which grew from our Early Childhood Safety Initiative (ECSI) seek to do just that! Identifying toxic ha
12/2022 Father’s Feelings Newsletter- Statewide Project Results & Significance
About Our Newsletters Each month the Institute of Family and Community Impact, an OhioGuidestone initiative releases research Newsletters to explore our innovations closely. We want to communicate our projects, innovations, and other happenings while strengthening our relationshi
02/2023 Maternal Vitality Newsletter-Empowering Black Women Now
About Our Newsletters Each month the Institute of Family and Community Impact, an OhioGuidestone initiative releases research Newsletters to explore our innovations closely. We want to communicate our projects, innovations, and other happenings while strengthening our relationshi
12/2022 Joyful Together- Power of Play & Fun Newsletter
About Our Newsletters? Each month the Institute of Family and Community Impact, an OhioGuidestone initiative releases research Newsletters to explore our innovations closely. We want to communicate our projects, innovations, and other happenings while strengthening our relationsh
Federal Level Community Behavioral Health Needs & Strong Solutions- 01/2023 Position Paper
About the Federal Level Community Behavioral Health Needs & Strong Solutions Position Paper: Navigating through the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic calls for a nimble, creative and robust redesign of funding mechanisms and associated policies to invest in the United States
Paid Paternal Leave: An Investment in Whole-Family Health & 4 Sources to Explore
Paid Paternal Leave & Family Health Could paid paternal leave for new fathers enhance whole family health and vitality? Last week in the New York Times, family researchers Dr. Darby Saxbe and Dr. Sofia Cardenas argued just that. The pair pointed to a recent study of theirs th
Inspiring Joy- 2020 Joyful Together® Highlights
During the past year, Joyful Together® has grown and thrived. This model developed by OhioGuidestone’s Institute of Family & Community Impact (IFCI) infuses play and joy into everyday moments. Despite the struggles of 2020 and 2021, we have seen families and caregivers emb