Humanistic Care ® LLC, is a minority owned trademarked and limited liability firm with a home base in Michigan, USA. The organization was founded by Quisha and Omar Brown in 2019. Our overall mission is to bring innovative consulting solutions which support the efforts of organizations who are working in communities of color. We do this using a humanistic racial equity lens. Continue reading to learn more about our most popular publications.
PUBLICATIONS:
Racial Equity Lens Logic Model & Theory of Change Guidebook Buy on Amazon
RELEASED IN 2021!
This book is a practical step by step guide to help city governments and nonprofits in developing logic models and theories of change using what is called the "Progressive Outcomes Scale” logic model framework. The Progressive Outcomes Scale (POS) approach was developed in 2020 by Quisha Brown in response to the racial wealth gap [exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic] to aid organizations in the immediate need to add a racial equity focus when developing program logic models. The logic model and theory of change development concepts taught in this book can be helpful to identify what actions can be taken to address root causes of racial inequities. This book provides measurable problems and outcome examples that can be used to assess progress, communicate with stakeholders, or to identify areas of improvement. It could also be used to spark brainstorming discussions for other activities an organization might want to pursue.
This guidebook is divided into 3 parts, which are all key to creating a logic model and theory of change with a racial equity focus.
- PART I: Define problems & interventions using a racial equity lens
- PART II: Identify intended outcomes for ongoing data collection & reporting
- PART III: Racial Equity Lens Logic Model & Theory of Change Development
Testimonials...
“Quisha helped us create our first theory of change and logic model, and to think through what we were really designed to do as a nonprofit serving individuals with developmental disabilities. The process created important breakthroughs and changed our program model for the better.” ~ Jennifer Roccanti, Executive Director, On My Own of Michigan, Troy, MI
"I am always very impressed with Quisha’s style, depth and "to the point "logic model and theory of change presentations. I appreciate her passion for helping to educate nonprofits on how to develop effective logic models and theories of change in a relatable and easy to understand way." ~ Patricia Fernandez, MS, Goodwill Industries of SWFL, Fort Myers, FL
"Quisha has the innate gifted ability to make what many nonprofits perceive to be hard; easy when it comes to the creation of action-oriented, results-based, data driven logic models and theories of change” ~ Olive Idehen, Nonprofit Consultant, Callive Consulting, Rockville, MD
Learn more about this workbook for schools by clicking on the workbook or go to www.YouthWorkbook.com
Five Steps to Good Decision Making: Activities & Real-Life Discussion Topics for Academic, Social & Emotional Success - Grades 7-11 Buy on Amazon
- ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN 2016 as "Five Steps to Avoid the School to Prison Pipeline"
- RENAMED IN 2021 to better reflect it's connection to social emotional learning
Looking for an innovative way to reengage at-risk youth in learning as we move out of the pandemic? This workbook for urban black and brown youth offers realistic and relatable short stories and practical activities that help kids become more aware of everyday life triggers that can lead them down a road of life struggles and generational poverty. It’s highly recommended for Grades 7-11, as they prepare to enter and complete high school. The workbook combines several methodologies such as discussions, interactive role plays and hands on activities. The Five Steps enhance self-awareness and generates thoughtful discussion with youth on commonly found real life issues seen in high crime impoverished communities.
The workbook is most appropriate for youth ages 12-17 who journey through real life stories and questions together (with a Facilitator). The stories are based on actual events and are designed to open natural restorative conversations around real life experiences which urban youth and their families may encounter. It is a story of one family’s journey through the 5 Steps as they try to avoid the “school to prison pipeline”. The characters are 15-year-old Jaleesa, 16-year-old Robert, their Mom Latonia and their Dad Robert Sr.
Restorative conversations using the 5 Steps Workbook provides a series of preventive activities where students use real life stories to understand issues from different perspectives. Real life examples are used to help youth conceptualize how their decisions can impact their future.
What are the Five Steps?
REVIEWS
In over 40 years of working with Youth, I have never used a resource that captures the interests and imagination of every person in the group. Practical, thought provoking, and real! ~ Bishop Tony Russell and Pastor Valerie Russell, MAN Network
Every school with high-risk populations should consider implementing this curriculum. ~ Sylvia Santana, Michigan State Senator, District 3, Member of the Governor’s Jail & Pre-Trial Incarceration Task Force
*Specialized Facilitator training is available. Visit www.YouthWorkbook.com to learn more.*
- ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN 2016 as "Five Steps to Avoid the School to Prison Pipeline"
- RENAMED IN 2021 to better reflect it's connection to social emotional learning
Looking for an innovative way to reengage at-risk youth in learning as we move out of the pandemic? This workbook for urban black and brown youth offers realistic and relatable short stories and practical activities that help kids become more aware of everyday life triggers that can lead them down a road of life struggles and generational poverty. It’s highly recommended for Grades 7-11, as they prepare to enter and complete high school. The workbook combines several methodologies such as discussions, interactive role plays and hands on activities. The Five Steps enhance self-awareness and generates thoughtful discussion with youth on commonly found real life issues seen in high crime impoverished communities.
The workbook is most appropriate for youth ages 12-17 who journey through real life stories and questions together (with a Facilitator). The stories are based on actual events and are designed to open natural restorative conversations around real life experiences which urban youth and their families may encounter. It is a story of one family’s journey through the 5 Steps as they try to avoid the “school to prison pipeline”. The characters are 15-year-old Jaleesa, 16-year-old Robert, their Mom Latonia and their Dad Robert Sr.
Restorative conversations using the 5 Steps Workbook provides a series of preventive activities where students use real life stories to understand issues from different perspectives. Real life examples are used to help youth conceptualize how their decisions can impact their future.
What are the Five Steps?
- Become more involved in your own education
- Don’t let your environment determine your future
- Avoid negative peer pressure
- Discover your purpose in life
- You must create a plan for yourself
REVIEWS
In over 40 years of working with Youth, I have never used a resource that captures the interests and imagination of every person in the group. Practical, thought provoking, and real! ~ Bishop Tony Russell and Pastor Valerie Russell, MAN Network
Every school with high-risk populations should consider implementing this curriculum. ~ Sylvia Santana, Michigan State Senator, District 3, Member of the Governor’s Jail & Pre-Trial Incarceration Task Force
*Specialized Facilitator training is available. Visit www.YouthWorkbook.com to learn more.*
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