2019 Aspen Forum on Children and Families

Note: This is a past event, additional resources may be available below.

Date

Feb 26 – 27 2019
12:00pm – 3:00pm

Location

Washington, DC
The Aspen Institute
2300 N Street NW

As state and federal lawmakers prepare for the year ahead, there is tremendous momentum for bold ideas that move families toward opportunity. The second Aspen Forum on Children and Families, held next week on February 26-27, will bring together national leaders – policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and philanthropists – to surface big ideas for investing in the full potential of children and families, two generations at a time.

While in-person registration for this convening is closed, we invite you to join the conversation via livestream!

Join us Online

Check out the full agenda here to note when your favorite topics and conversations will be covered, so you may tune into the livestream at those times.

The full two-day program will be streamed live here starting at 12:30 pm EST on Tuesday, February 26.

Want to host a watch party with your colleagues? Check out our discussion guide to find fun ways to engage in strategic conversation around the 2Gen approach while you tune in.

Social Media

We encourage you to share your enthusiasm on social media! Join the conversation before, during, and after the Forum by following @AspenAscend on Twitter and Facebook and the #FamiliesAscend hashtag. We look forward to sharing fun videos and curated Forum content. And tweet us your questions during Q&As, which will follow each session!

We have an app!

The Forum has a live mobile app for participants across the country to engage. The app contains information on agendas, speakers, sessions, participant lists, and more.

Download the Aspen Institute app now on Apple and Google Play to stay connected throughout the convening.As state and federal lawmakers prepare for the year ahead, there is tremendous momentum for bold ideas that move families toward opportunity. The second Aspen Forum on Children and Families, held next week on February 26-27, will bring together national leaders – policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and philanthropists – to surface big ideas for investing in the full potential of children and families, two generations at a time.

While in-person registration for this convening is closed, we invite you to join the conversation via livestream!

Join us Online

Check out the full agenda here to note when your favorite topics and conversations will be covered, so you may tune into the livestream at those times.

The full two-day program will be streamed live here starting at 12:30 pm EST on Tuesday, February 26.

Want to host a watch party with your colleagues? Check out our discussion guide to find fun ways to engage in strategic conversation around the 2Gen approach while you tune in.

Social Media

We encourage you to share your enthusiasm on social media! Join the conversation before, during, and after the Forum by following @AspenAscend on Twitter and Facebook and the #FamiliesAscend hashtag. We look forward to sharing fun videos and curated Forum content. And tweet us your questions during Q&As, which will follow each session!

We have an app!

The Forum has a live mobile app for participants across the country to engage. The app contains information on agendas, speakers, sessions, participant lists, and more.

Download the Aspen Institute app now on Apple and Google Play to stay connected throughout the convening.

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