Learn More: A Collection of Resources on Two-Generation Approaches
Nearly half of the nation’s families with young children struggle to make ends meet. Our latest KIDS COUNT policy report presents the Foundation’s case for creating opportunity for families by addressing the needs of parents and their children simultaneously so that both can succeed together. A number of other resources offer additional insights into the rationale and research behind two-generation approaches, as well as examples of how state and federal policies could help equip families with the tools and skills they need to thrive.
Research and Rationale
Breaking the Cycle of Poverty in Young Families
Building Adult Capabilities to Improve Child Outcomes
Charting a Course to Equitable Collaboration
Helping Parents, Helping Children: Two-Generation Mechanisms
Making Economic Security a Family Tradition
The Affordable Care Act: Affording Two-Generation Approaches to Health
Two Generations, One Future
State and Federal Policy
Considering Two Generation Strategies in the States
Investing in Parents to Invest in Children
State Policies Through a Two-Generation Lens
Thriving Children, Successful Parents: A Two-Generation Approach to Policy
Top Ten for 2Gen: Policies and Principles to Advance Two-Generation Efforts
State-Level Strategies
Investing in Hope: A Two-Generation Approach to Asset Building
