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The Workforce Development Fund

For 65 years, KBH has been here because of the people—our staff, our community, and our supporters. As we look ahead, the future of behavioral health depends on growing and sustaining the next generation of professionals.

This fund is more than a scholarship or a stipend—it’s a commitment. A commitment to our future workforce, to the people who will carry this mission forward, and to the communities that count on us.

Year One Goal: Fund Six Paid Clinical Internships

We need $60,000 to launch and sustain stipends for our first cohort.

Why it matters

When you invest in this fund, you’re investing in people. You’re ensuring that tomorrow’s counselors, case managers, and peer specialists can step into this work ready to serve—supported, trained, and strong.

In our first year, we will sponsor a minimum of six paid clinical internships. Your support removes financial barriers, expands supervised training opportunities, and accelerates entry into the behavioral health workforce.

  • Paid stipends so interns can focus on learning, not juggling multiple jobs.
  • High‑quality supervision and training to build clinical confidence and competence.
  • Onboarding, background checks, technology, and mileage—covered.

How funds are used

Intern Stipends
Direct financial support

Supervision & Training
Clinical oversight & CE

Onboarding & Compliance
Background checks, HR, setup

Tools & Access
Tech, materials, mileage

Every dollar advances KBH’s mission by strengthening the pipeline of compassionate, qualified providers across our communities.

Give today

Choose a giving level or enter any amount. Your gift helps launch six paid clinical internships in Year 1.

Champion

$10,000

Funds one paid clinical internship, removing financial barriers.

Partner

$5,000

Provides half of funding for one clinical internship

Sponsor

$2,500

Covers a quarter of a clinical internship

Advocate

$1,000

Provides training, materials, and supervision for an intern.

Friend

$500

Equips an intern with tools, orientation, and learning resources.

Any Amount

Custom

Every gift moves us closer to six paid internships this year.

“Together, we can build a future where compassionate care is always within reach—for the next 65 years and beyond.”

Your generosity makes training, supervision, and paid hands‑on experience possible.

 

Frequently asked questions

What exactly is funded in Year 1?

A minimum of six paid clinical internships, including stipends, supervision, onboarding and compliance costs, and basic tools for success.

What is the total fundraising goal?

We aim to raise $60,000 to launch the paid program for the first year.

Can I make a recurring gift?

Yes. Recurring gifts provide steady support and can be designated specifically for the Workforce Development Fund.

How will KBH report impact?

Donors will receive a brief Year 1 impact update highlighting interns supported, hours of supervision, and stories from the field.

Help launch six paid internships this year

Your gift builds the behavioral‑health workforce our communities deserve.