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Two-Generation Policies

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February 06, 2018 |

Parents and Children Thriving Together: The Role of State Agencies in Crafting a Statewide Two-Generation Strategy

This report describes two-generation policies to support low-income families.

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January 27, 2020 | Report/Brief | Hannah Matthews

Parents and Children Thriving Together: A Framework for Two-Generation Policy and System Reform

February 14, 2019 | News Clip | Nia West-Bey

How Universities, Students Can Advance Equity For Women Of Color

February 15, 2018 | News Clip |

With promise of new federal money, more low-income Colorado families could get help with child care

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There is strong evidence that parents’ well-being, including physical and mental health and economic security, strongly influences children’s development. Likewise, children’s well-being affects parents’ success in school and the workplace. But far too often, public policies divide the needs of parents from their children. That’s why CLASP advances two-generation policies and reforms that address children’s and parents’ needs together as a family. This helps families meet immediate needs while preparing children for future success.

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Stephanie Schmit

Stephanie Schmit

Director, Child Care and Early Education

Two-Generation Policies

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Report/Brief | January 27, 2020
Parents and Children Thriving Together: A Framework for Two-Generation Policy and System Reform
Report/Brief | February 06, 2018
Parents and Children Thriving Together: The Role of State Agencies in Crafting a Statewide Two-Generation Strategy
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Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Participants, Programs, Families and Staff in 2016

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