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The Two-Generation Approach in Practice
Ben Goodwin Executive Director Christopher Ramsey Lead CAFSI Case Manager Little Rock, Arkansas /beyondhousing The Two-Generation Approach in Practice Organizational and Programmatic Considerations
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Agenda 1. Presentation (50 minutes)
What is the “Two-Generation Approach?” How the two-generation approach plays out in families’ lives How organizations can move towards a two-generation approach How front-line program staff can take the lead in implementing two-generation strategies. 2. Questions (10 minutes) 3. Group Activity (25 minutes) 4. Final Questions (5 minutes)
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A Definition Two-generation strategies intentionally and systematically connect adult/child investments for larger, longer lasting impacts on family economic success. -Dr. Christopher King University of Texas
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National Resources Ascend Network, Aspen Institute Urban Institute
Many Foundations DHHS
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Where does your organization fall on this continuum?
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Our House 7-acre campus, “one-stop shop” Serve 1,600 people/year
Serve 200 adults and 300 children each day Housing for 110 people each night Licensed, quality-rated children’s programs Workforce programs
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Housing
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Housing
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Out-of-School Time Program
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Out-of-School Time Program
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Early Childhood Education
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Workforce Training
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Case Management
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Homelessness Prevention
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Why it Works Activates highest motivation of parents and children, who provide the core “support network” for each other. Creates sustainable, reinforcing positive dynamic that lasts beyond the “intervention”.
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Key Characteristics Accessible Flexible Holistic Long-term Learning
Practice What You Preach
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“Be Your Child’s Best Advocate”
Equipping parents with the skills to successfully interact with systems on behalf of their children and their family. Acknowledging parents’ leadership/expertise, which is more empowering, motivating, and sustainable. Sustainability: equipping parents with the skills they need to tackle whatever life throws their way.
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© Our House 2014
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[access video at http://ourhouseshelter
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© Our House 2014
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Questions?
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Ben Goodwin Christopher Ramsey 501-944-5110 ben@ourhouseshelter.org
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