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Practitioner Talks: A Conversation with Neena Potenza of IKEA

A conversation between Neena Potenza, People & Culture Strategic Initiatives Manager at Ingka Group/IKEA, and Todd Greene, Executive Director of WorkRise and an Urban Institute Fellow.

BY Business and Society Program

Video

5 days ago
Economic Development

Working Together for Working Families: Investing in Whole Family Approaches

In Pascale Sykes Foundation's "Working Together for Working Families" podcast series, Ascend’s Marjorie Sims discusses the evolution of the two-generation approach (2Gen), shares why this approach to family empowerment works, and presents why resources allocated toward these efforts are as relevant as ever: Funding What Works: How Donors Can Invest in While Family Programs

BY Marjorie Sims

Of Interest

11.18.2021
Politics

Introduction Of Pathways To Health Careers Act

In a Latin Post article, Anne Mosle comments on the two-generation (2Gen) approach that's included as part of the Build Back Better legislation. Heinrich, Wyden Lead Introduction Of Pathways To Health Careers Act, Fight To Include In Build Back Better Plan

BY Anne Mosle

Of Interest

11.10.2021
Economic Development

Three Strategies to Make Family Prosperity a Widespread, Equitable Reality

In an blog post for Ascend at the Aspen Institute, Anne Mosle reflects on the opportunity for America to do better for families by leaning into collective power, timing, and family- and equity-centered leadership.

BY Anne Mosle

Of Interest

11.02.2021
Economic Development

A New Era to Support Struggling Families in Pennsylvania

In an op-ed co-authored by Marjorie Sims in Penn Live/ Patriot News, Ascend’s Anne Mosle discusses the accomplishments of Ascend Network partners in Pennsylvania and presents opportunities ahead to advance family well-being by centering families through two-generation (2Gen) approaches: We’re entering a new era that will provide stronger support for struggling families in Pennsylvania

BY Anne Mosle & 1 more

Of Interest

10.19.2021
US Education Policy

1 in 5: Meet the Stakeholders

In a bonus episode and season finale for Ascend at the Aspen Institute's "1 in 5" podcast series, Ascend’s Marjorie Sims reflects on the first season, offers insight into what higher education institution institutions can learn from student parent stories, and sits down with two key collaborators in the work of supporting student parents: Chancellor of the City University of New York Félix Matos Rodríguez, and CUNY Mentor Coordinator and Ascend Parent Advisor Jesus Benitez: 1 in 5 Podcast: Meet the Stakeholders

BY Marjorie Sims

Of Interest

10.11.2021
Economic Development

2Gen a model for a new era of family policy

In an op-ed co-authored by Anne Mosle, Ascend’s Marjorie Sims presents the opportunities ahead to advance family well-being by centering families through two-generation (2Gen) approaches: 2Gen a model for a new era of family policy.

BY Marjorie Sims & 1 more

Of Interest

09.11.2021
Community Development

Leaders in Trauma-Informed Care Share Wisdom at CII Conference

As part of a Children's Institute national virtual conference, Sarah Haight joined a panel of prestigious national leaders to discuss personal reflections and how to better understand, serve, and support families through trauma-informed policies and practices.

BY Sarah Haight

Of Interest

05.13.2021
Economic Development

Ascend Together Webcast Series

In a new webcast series presented by Ascend at the Aspen Institute, Anne Mosle will host conversations with various partners to delve into relevant stories and emerging policy solutions for creating more equitable pathways for children and families: #AscendTogether Webcast Series

BY Anne Mosle

Of Interest

04.27.2021
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