Investing in Families
Join us in imagining bold solutions for investing in and strengthening families in this two-part webinar series.
Putting Theory in Action
Investing in Families two-part webinar series breaks down emerging research, explores economic interventions, and spotlights leaders in the field that are challenging traditional practices and finding innovative methods for investing in families and producing better outcomes.
Join us as we continue unlearning child welfare in this two-part webinar series.
We’re proud to partner with The Annie E. Casey Foundation, Chaplin Hall at the University of Chicago, and Prevent Child Abuse of America.
Episode 1
The Economics of Family Well-Being
Families are struggling, and have been for a long time—are we doing enough to help? More conversations than ever before are taking place about the state of families in the U.S. and the opportunities to make new investments that strengthen families. Discover what emerging research and thinking are telling us about how we can make targeted investments to improve outcomes for children and families.
Episode 2
Bold Actions for Big Change
Industry disruptors are moving from conversation to action, making innovative investments in communities to strengthen families. Hear how leaders in the field are disrupting the status quo—with bold actions and prevention-based approaches—to create practical and impactful change.
Bring more voices to the conversation
Use the pre-read, “Deconstructing the Bird Cage: How Social Entrepreneurs are Catalyzing Systems Change,” to offer meaningful context to conversations with your network of changemakers.
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Dive Deeper into the Unlearning of Child Welfare
Continuing the Conversation
Sixto Cancel
Sixto Cancel, CEO, Think Of Us, discusses the importance of proximity – getting closer to the people we serve.
Continuing the Conversation
Cherie Craft
Cherie Craft, CEO and Founder at Smart From The Start gives insight into the role of parent success centers and the importance of building grassroots efforts to work with families in their communities.
Continuing the Conversation
Clare Anderson
Clare Anderson, Senior Policy Fellow at Chapin Hall, discusses some eye-opening points found in her recent report, “Family and Child Well-being System: Economic & Concrete Supports as a Core Component.”