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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’ 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

Stephanie Schmit

Director, Child Care and Early Education

Two-Generation Policies

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Increasing Enrollment, Improving Outcomes

Our Advancing Strategies to Align Programs (ASAP) project helps state-level advocates increase enrollment in work support programs, including Medicaid and SNAP, through more integrated systems. There is strong evidence that work supports improve people’s immediate and long-term health as well as their educational and economic outcomes. Research also shows that receiving the full package of benefits—not just one program—is especially effective.

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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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