Explore the first day of a virtual convening featuring bold leaders in building equitable pathways for children and families. Begin with a land acknowledgement and leadership remarks, followed by discussions on parent-led power shifting and the state of two-generation approaches. Hear voices from the field and delve into the importance of cash support for families. Examine how to bring two-generation strategies to life through equitable and effective actions. Conclude with a mindfulness session to reflect on the day's insights. Engage with parents, practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and philanthropists as they share innovative ideas for helping families reach their full potential.
Aspen Forum on Children and Families 2021 - Building Equitable Pathways for Families
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Overview
Syllabus
- Land Acknowledgement and Leadership Remarks Joe Hobot, American Indian OIC
- Power Shifting: Parents Leading the Way Marjorie Sims, Ascend at the Aspen Institute; Tetiana Anderson, Comcast Newsmakers; Allan Wachendorfer, Vera Institute of Justice; Tameka Henry, Acelero Learning; Tedi Grey Owl, The Family Partnership
– The State of 2Gen Anne Mosle, Ascend at the Aspen Institute
- State of 2Gen: Our Moment is Now Anne Mosle; Matt Biel, MD, Georgetown University School of Medicine and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital; Lorelei Vargas, Trinity Church Wall Street; Anthony Barrows, ideas42
– Voices from the Field
– Cash Is King Nisha Patel, Powered by Shakti; Melvin Carter, Mayor, Saint Paul, Minnesota; Aisha Nyandoro, PhD, Springboard To Opportunities.
- Bringing 2Gen to Life: Taking Equitable and Effective Actions for Families Lola Adedokun, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation; Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro D-CT, U.S. House of Representatives; Wendy Chun-Hoon, U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau
- Take a Breath and Lift Up Your Head Travis Spencer, Institute of African American Mindfulness
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