Category: Social Innovation

SparkDC: A Platform for Innovation

By: Annika Anderson, MPH On September 19th, 2023 I had the honor of attending the Honorable Mayor Muriel Boswer’s 6th Annual Maternal and Infant Health Summit as a SparkDC Speaker. This year’s summit focused on timely topics including working women and best practices for employers of expectant mothers […]

An Ordinary Year in Review

By: Jacquelyn M. Rose, MPH In an ordinary year, I develop a work plan to guide the strategic priorities and efforts of Childhood Prosperity Lab, which oversees the social innovation efforts of Connecticut Children’s Office for Community Child Health (the Office). The plan enables me to map out […]

The Secret to Sustainability

By: Jacquelyn M. Rose, MPH It is the sometimes dreaded, but ever present, S word that is essential for developing and maintaining impact – sustainability. Ensuring sustainability is now more important than ever as organizations everywhere pivot to address the needs of children and families amidst the global […]