2Gen Policy and Advocacy Priorities
2Gen Frontline Innovators: Policy and Advocacy Priorities
The cohort identified key 2Gen policy and advocacy priorities to improve outcomes for families and communities.
Economic Supports and Financial Stability
Advocate for Adequate Income Supports
Support policies that provide tax credits, housing subsidies, and food assistance to families in need.
Promote Asset-Building Opportunities
Encourage family wealth-building through education, homeownership, entrepreneurship, and matched savings programs.
Increase Families’ Economic Security
Support policies that enhance economic assets and financial security through access to affordable housing and financial education.
Health and Wellbeing
Advocate for Integrated Service Models
Support service models that address both mental health and socio-economic needs for parents and children simultaneously.
Promote Comprehensive Health Services
Ensure access to physical and mental health support services for both parents and children.
Offer Comprehensive Family Support Services
Provide parenting education, home visiting programs, and family counseling to strengthen overall family wellbeing.
Engagement and Activation
Empower Family Advocacy
Equip families to advocate for themselves and their communities at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels.
Strengthen Family Engagement
Enhance family involvement in schools and community programs to support children's academic and social development.
Early Childhood Education
Ensure Access to Quality Education
Guarantee all children have access to high-quality early childhood education that fosters their development and prepares them for academic success.
Eliminate Barriers to Early Learning
Remove attendance requirements, potty-training mandates or other restrictions to improve access to early childhood education.
Guarantee Foundational Supports
Provide children with safe environments, readily accessible nutrition, and quality education.
Postsecondary and Workforce Training
Strengthen Partnerships Between Education and Employers
Foster relationships between institutions and industries to align education and training with workforce needs.
Provide Parents with Education and Career Opportunities
Ensure parents have access to postsecondary education and workforce development programs.
2Gen Systems Change
Redefine the Concept of "Family"
Allow caregivers to identify their chosen family rather than using restrictive benefit-holder criteria.
Mobilize Civic Engagement
Encourage families to engage in advocacy efforts to drive systemic changes in political structures and policy frameworks.
Use the Human Services Value Curve
Measure progress by evaluating outcomes, legitimacy, and public value to drive continuous improvement.