Two-Generation Approach to Economic Security for Children and Families - Aspen Forum

Attend a comprehensive 7-hour forum exploring innovative approaches to strengthen families and promote economic security through a two-generation lens. Engage with experts, policymakers, and practitioners as they discuss creating effective parent-focused programs, early childhood development initiatives, and state-level innovations. Learn about the long-term benefits of early investments, insights from successful programs, and strategies for accelerating action and collaboration. Gain valuable knowledge on topics ranging from reducing barriers for parents to leveraging bright spots in family support services, with perspectives from foundation leaders, researchers, and community organizations.

8:45 am – am: Welcome and Why We are Gathered
9:15 am – am: Creating the Programs that Parents Need: Fewer Headaches, More Results
10:00 am – am: Magnifying the Bright Spots: Insights and Innovations to Power a Cycle of Opportunity
11:15 am – pm: Starting Early, Starting Strong: Early Childhood Development Programs to Strengthen Families
pm – 1:00 pm: Break and Networking Lunch
1:00 pm – pm: Return on Investment: Long-term Results of Investing Early
1:45 pm – pm: Break and Networking
2:00 pm – pm: Innovating at the State Level: Driving a National Movement
3:00 pm – pm: Accelerating Action and Collaboration: The Opportunity Ahead