Artishia Hunter, Director Evanston Two-Generation Initiative Evanston Community Foundation Helping Parents, Helping Children: Exploring the Promise of Two-Generation Programs Princeton University May 22, 2014 Evanston Two-Generation Initiative
Evanston Two-Generation: Partnerships Partnership with Ascend, Evanston Community Foundation, and Northwestern University Planning and pilot program implementation, July 2013 through June 2014, funding support from Ascend at the Aspen Institute
Evanston Two-Generation: Initial Program Development Developing Essential Partnerships Employers Early childhood education Adult education, workforce training, community college Other community resources (e.g., public library, YWCA)
13 mothers, at least one child 0-5, Evanston resident Half referred by home visitors and ECE staff; other half responded to flyer at child’s center Required: GED or high school degree, English proficiency Evanston Two-Generation: Pilot Program
February–May, weeks, 26 in-class hours as a cohort Individual coaching sessions Staff: Director/career coach
Evanston Two-Generation: Pilot Program Career Explorations Hands-on career exploration Educational exploration and planning Financial literacy & planning Educational testing Personal & professional development Work & family values & planning Goal setting
Evanston Two-Generation: Participants
Evanston Two-Generation: Next Steps 3 Career Explorations cohorts– Fall 2014, Winter and Spring 2015 On-going coaching and peer support up to six months Potential industry sectors Residential senior care Manufacturing technology Health care Integrated employer partnerships & parent training/certification