DULCE* Learning Collaborative welcomes three new practices and two continuation practices

We're thrilled to kick off the second year of the DULCE Learning Collaborative which provides practices with an innovation approach that proactively addresses health-related social needs, promotes the healthy development of infants, and provides support to their parents/caregivers during the critical first six months of life. This year, our collaborative expands with the participation of two returning practices from cohort one: Coastal Toll Gate Pediatrics and Care New England Medical Group Family Care Center, and the addition of three new practices: Tri-County Community Action Agency, Hasbro Children's Hospital, and Blackstone Valley Community Health Center.

During our kickoff meeting, Samantha Morton, JD, a consultant for the Center for the Study of Social Policy, provided valuable insights into the DULCE model and how practices can deepen collaborative efforts in year two. It's our dedicated Family Specialists who make this program unique. Two of them, Lauren Landry from Coastal Toll Gate Pediatrics and Jalyn Alzate from CNEMG Family Care Center, shared their experiences working with the practices and partnering with families including citing the valuable outcomes of the work they have done. They exemplify the heart and soul of this initiative, working closely with families to address their specific needs and promote early childhood wellbeing.

View the presentation here.  This initiative is funded by UnitedHealthcare, the Rhode Island Department of Health, Tufts Health Plan and Congressional Direct Spend Funds.

*DULCE: Developmental Understanding and Legal Collaboration for Everyone)