Aspen Forum on Children and Families 2021 - Day Two: Equitable Pathways for Family Potential

Explore the second day of the Aspen Forum on Children and Families 2021, a virtual convening hosted by Ascend at the Aspen Institute. Delve into discussions with influential leaders, including parents, practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and philanthropists, who are working to create more equitable pathways for children and families. Engage with topics such as the power of two-generation approaches, economic policies for families, advancing family well-being, and rebuilding structures to support families. Listen to insights from notable speakers like Clint Smith, Senator Susan Collins, Heather Boushey, JooYeun Chang, and Senator Martin Heinrich as they address critical issues and innovative solutions for children and families to reach their full potential.

– How the Word Is Passed Clint Smith, The Atlantic
– The Power of 2Gen Senator Susan Collins R-ME
- The Economic Equation for Families: Big Policies, Hopeful Futures Raquel Hatter, EdD, Kresge Foundation; Heather Boushey, PhD, White House Council of Economic Advisors; Lori Pfingst, Washington State Department of Social and Health Services; Chris Jones, North Dakota Department of Human Services
- Advancing Family Well-Being: A Conversation on What is Possible JooYeun Chang, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Jason DeParle, New York Times
- 2Gen: Rebuilding a New Structure for Families Anne Mosle, Ascend at the Aspen Institute; Senator Martin Heinrich D-NM, U.S. Senate; Javier Martínez, Partnership for Community Action; Marjorie Sims, Ascend at the Aspen Institute