Children experience the stresses of poverty alongside their parents, with long-term consequences for their development. Tackling the challenges they face concurrently can have a much greater impact on their well-being as a whole family.
Communities where the Foundation has hometown ties and introduces innovative strategies that integrate the best programs and promising approaches for serving children and their families.
Weaving together programs and services that support kids and their parents to respond to their needs at the same time
Children experience the stresses of poverty alongside their parents, with long-term consequences for their development. Tackling the challenges they face concurrently can have a much greater impact on their well-being as a whole family.
Creating high-quality learning environments for kids from birth and into their school years to help them succeed
The ability to read well by the end of third grade is a predictor of success in school and life.
Children and families in high-poverty areas frequently lack access to the education and health services that are essential to healthy child development.
Family stability and parent engagement are key for healthy development and school readiness.
Connecting parents and other low-income individuals to job training, education, financial counseling and other services to help them become financially stable
Low-income workers struggle to earn enough to support their families. Finding jobs that pay well and having access to programs and services for child health care, food, income supplements and other necessities can help families make ends meet.
The right education and training can bridge the gap between prospective workers and employers in high-demand industries such as health and construction.
Creating safe communities with strong resident leaders and access to work and educational opportunities, affordable housing and recreational spaces
Living in high-poverty neighborhoods dramatically reduces educational, job and other opportunities for children and families and results in poor life outcomes.
Resident leadership drives successful community change and builds stronger neighborhoods.
Working to ensure children and families living in several Southside Atlanta neighborhoods — known collectively as Neighborhood Planning Unit V (NPU-V) — have access to the opportunities needed to thrive: good schools, safe and affordable housing, income and careers.
Building and investing in public, private and community partnerships to improve education, job opportunities, health and neighborhoods for Baltimore City’s youth and families.
The Maryland Business Summit brought together over 150 leaders to explore strategies for addressing workforce gaps. Read about the convening.
The Digital Equity Fund empowers Baltimore residents by funding programs that improve internet access, digital skills and tech opportunities. Learn more.
Researchers surveyed kids incarcerated as adults in Maryland and found a strong common tie: profound childhood trauma. Read more.