1. 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

2. 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

3. 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)

4. 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

5. February–May, 2014 13 weeks, 26 in-class hours as a cohort Individual coaching sessions Staff: Director/career coach

6. 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

7. Evanston Two-Generation: Participants

8. 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