Grupo Nexos receives a grant from the Children’s Trust to implement a transformative project in Puerto Rico
Grupo Nexos receives $117,650 from the Children’s Trust to implement Functional Family Therapy and support families in southwestern Puerto Rico.
Learn MoreUrgent call for Puerto Rico’s children and youth
Enabling a promising future for our youth helps build a more equitable Puerto Rico, writes William Pagán, analyst for Grupo Nexos social policy division.
Learn MoreThe normalization of historical trauma
Historical trauma shapes Puerto Rico’s identity. To heal, we must address its roots, embrace our cultural pride, and foster resilience.
Learn MoreNexo Directo Newsletter | October 2024
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Learn MoreBreaking the cycle of poverty and its effects on mental health
Breaking the poverty cycle requires addressing its deep impact on mental health. Preventive and therapeutic strategies, starting from gestation, can reduce trauma and foster healthy development for children and families.
Learn MoreAtender la crisis de sobredosis desde un enfoque de salud pública
The overdose crisis is a public health emergency. Harm reduction, decriminalization, and community-driven solutions are key to saving lives.
Learn MoreA new approach to family welfare
by Marizaida Sánchez Cesáreo and Marizaida Sánchez CesáreoSeptember 1, 2024 Evidence Based Practices, News, Public Policy Analysis0 comments
Puerto Rico has achieved a significant milestone, becoming the first territory in the U.S. to have an approved child welfare prevention plan. This plan, aligned with the federal public policy contained in the Family First Prevention Services Act, not only increases the state’s capacity to recover funds from the federal government but also sets a promising path for our families, children,...
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