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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
US Education Policy

Supporting the 1 in 5 College Students Raising Children

In a blog post for the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), David Croom sheds light on the strengths of and challenges faced by the often overlooked population of students pursuing a postsecondary education degree while raising a family: Supporting the 1 in 5 College Students Raising Children.

BY David Croom

Of Interest

08.09.2021
Identity and Equity

Centering black women in policy is key

In an op-ed co-authored by Aisha Nyandoro of Springboard to Opportunities and Trene Hawkins of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Ascend’s Marjorie Sims states the need to honor Black women with bold policies so that future generations can truly thrive: Centering Black women in policy is key to future families’ prosperity.

BY Marjorie Sims

Of Interest

07.22.2021
US Education Policy

Improving Mental Health of Student Parents Webinar

In a webinar hosted by Ascend at the Aspen Institute and the JED Foundation (JED), David Croom co-presents new, mixed-methodology research about student parents' mental health and identifies holistic solutions to securing their higher education success: Improving Mental Health of Student Parents Webinar.

BY David Croom

Of Interest

05.26.2021
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