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  • 15 countries, other states use social impact bonds, too Audio icon

    Kristen Jordan Shamus

    December 13, 2016 |

    Detroit Free Press |

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    Response Location: United Kingdom, Peterborough

    A project launched in the United Kingdom uses social-impact bonds to reduce recidivism among prisoners, bringing together public and private resources to implement more effective and cost efficient social programs. Their success is inspiring other countries to follow suit.

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  • Could Nurse-Family Partnership expand impact in Michigan?

    Kristen Jordan Shamus

    December 03, 2016 |

    Detroit Free Press |

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    Response Location: United States, Michigan

    The Michigan Nurse-Family Partnership is improving maternal and infant health while saving the state money. The programs address 5% of the need that exists in the state but they are expanding thanks to philanthropic support and committed intermediaries.

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  • South Carolina finds innovative way to help first-time moms

    Kristen Jordan Shamus

    November 30, 2016 |

    Detroit Free Press |

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    Response Location: United States, Florence, South Carolina

    Thanks to social impact bonds, the Nurse-Family Partnership in South Carolina pairs specially trained nurses with low-income pregnant women for regular home visits, giving the mothers coaching to break the poverty cycle. The state should realize a return on its investment long-term, with lower Medicaid costs, fewer preterm births, bigger gaps between childbirths and fewer emergency room visits.

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