From Emergency Department to Engagement-Designing a High-Acuity Care Cascade for people with OUD
- Year Awarded:
- 2026
- Grant Program:
- Grant awarded in 2026
- Grant Amount:
- $160,000
Philadelphia • Active
The Jefferson Trauma Education Network (J-TEN)—housed at Thomas Jefferson University—improves lives through targeted education, professional training, and community impact initiatives that promote the health and resilience of children, families, communities, and the systems that serve them
Building a Scalable & Sustainable Model for School-Based Health in Philadelphia: Our overarching project seeks to implement a scalable, sustainable model for high-quality school-based health centers (SBHC) within The School District of Philadelphia (SDP). SDP will own the model, and Jefferson will be the clinical partner that supports planning, implementation, and evaluation. Our project team will 1) work with experts in school-based integrated healthcare delivery to assess existing models of care and identify best practices; 2) convene diverse stakeholder groups to gather needed data to ensure that the proposed model addresses community needs; and 3) develop initial evaluation metrics and plans. The end goal is to then support SDP to connect and partner with health systems in Philadelphia to replicate and scale the model across many of the District’s 238 schools, with the potential of advancing access to care for over 114,000 families.
With support from the Scattergood Foundation, Jefferson's Trauma Education Network (J-TEN) expanded trauma-informed education through monthly trainings, workshops, and an annual conference that reached professionals, students, caregivers, and community members across the region and beyond. Building on this work, J-TEN partnered with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to develop a trauma-informed online training focused on stress, conflict resolution, and strategies for improving workplace communication and culture. The self-paced course was designed for integration into SEPTA's existing learning platform, extending trauma-informed practices to its workforce.
The Jefferson Center for Innovative Trauma Education (J-CITE) expanded access to trauma-informed education and training for professionals, students, paraprofessionals, and community members working with individuals and communities affected by trauma, poverty, and violence. Through interdisciplinary training, community partnerships, and the development of practical resources, the center strengthened trauma-informed practice across sectors while advancing research, workforce development, and the dissemination of evidence-based approaches to trauma care within Philadelphia and beyond.