PI Perspectives
Our take on important issues affecting the prevention community.
Newly released county-level data show that California's Medi-Cal managed care plans are expected to reinvest $186 million into the communities they serve in 2026. This blog explores what these new data mean, why community engagement is essential to the success of Community Reinvestment, and how the Catalyst for Community-led Reinvestment project is supporting communities across California.
The Communities of Care Initiative Overview presentation highlights the findings from the CoC Year 6 Report, including key achievements, lessons learned, and evaluation findings. The presentation highlights key recommendations for funders, practitioners, and community leaders seeking to build healthier, more resilient communities where children, youth, and families can thrive.
This brief explores policies and community-driven strategies that keep public land in public hands, advancing equitable access to parks, housing, cultural spaces, and community stewardship.
In response to Governor Newsom’s May Revision, Prevention Institute joins advocates and partners across California in urging the Governor and the Legislature to protect and preserve critical community health and health equity investments in the state's final 2026–27 budget.
Analysis of Governor Newsom’s 2026–27 California Budget Proposal, highlighting investments that support safety, wellbeing, healthy communities, and health equity, while identifying key funding gaps.
The Communities of Care Year 6 Report highlights six years of community-led work to advance youth mental health and wellbeing across Greater Houston, sharing achievements, lessons, evaluation findings, and recommendations for building healthier, more resilient communities.
AESOP’s Leadership Network’s January–March 2026 newsletter highlights restorative leadership practices, rest and recovery for social justice leaders, community gatherings, reflection tools, and wellness resources. The issue also shares upcoming events, recommended readings and viewings, and opportunities to join the network.
Blog post by Prevention Institute partner Jeremy Cantor on California’s new Community Reinvestment requirement for Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans and the opportunity to advance health equity through community-led investment, accountability, and partnership.
Every community deserves to thrive. Since 2019, Communities of Care (CoC), a five-year initiative that supports collaborative approaches to wellbeing in the greater Houston Metropolitan Area, has partnered with local leaders, residents, and organizations to address the systemic drivers of health inequities and work toward sustainable, community-driven change. Through initiatives like Healthy Outdoor Communities, we’ve empowered residents in neighborhoods such as OST/South Union in Houston to advocate for their wellbeing, taking on challenges like environmental justice, safety, and neighborhood