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.

Oct 12, 2016 | Press Release | Two-Generation Policies

States Drive Systems Change Through Two-Generation Strategies

May 11, 2016 | Blog Post | Nia West-Bey

Using a Two-Generation Lens to Tackle Harmful Policies: California’s MFG

There is strong evidence that parents’ wellbeing, including physical and mental health and economic security, strongly influences children’s development. Likewise, children’s wellbeing 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

Senior Policy Analyst, Child Care and Early Education

Two-Generation Policies

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Helping States Develop Two-Generation Policies

CLASP and the National Governors Association have partnered with five states—Colorado, Georgia, Minnesota, New Jersey and Oregon—to reform state-wide systems to better serve low-income families. States participate in technical assistance and peer networking, as well as receive financial support, to create two-generation plans that link several policy areas.

States Drive Systems Change Through Two-Generation Strategies