Why Social Capital?

Social Capital: [noun, Sociology] the interpersonal relationships, institutions, and other social assets of a society or group that can be used to gain advantage.

Source: dictionary.com

Social Capital leverages connections and relationships to achieve desired outcomes.

Zavala Social Capital recognizes the power of connections and relationships - from individual, interpersonal relationships, to engagement and interactions between systems. 

We are all deeply interconnected and interrelated. These connections allow us to achieve meaningful outcomes and advance systems of care.

Social Capital in Action

Interpersonal relationships, such as peer-to-peer, or case manager to client, can help individuals prioritize goals and achieve outcomes through partnership and connection.

Two figures celebrating relationships with high five

Health and social service systems of care are integrated groups driven to achieve higher quality outcomes. We are all stakeholders connected in the journey toward holistic models of care.

Graphic connecting health and social service systems of care