This issue brief profiles the design and implementation of the 2Gen approach undertaken by the District of Columbia TANF program. The brief covers how staff were trained in 2Gen approaches, and the reorganization of TANF intake and eligibility…

This Mathematica Policy Research brief explores evidence on work requirements in social programs for families with young children. It finds gaps in the access of and participation in income support programs, including TANF, particularly along…

This five-minute video from the Urban Institute briefly discusses important facts related to child poverty. For instance, poverty affects children of all races, but in terms of persistent poverty, the racial gap is more apparent. The video concludes…

In the webinar, Ascend shared examples of 2Gen work currently being implemented across the country and highlighted opportunities ahead. The webinar occurred June 29, 2016 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. EDT.

The Office of Family Assistance (OFA) published an Information Memorandum (IM) on opportunities for TANF agencies to strengthen program outcomes by developing two-generation approaches, which meet the needs of children and parents together. The IM…

This framework outlines how various types of research and evaluation generate information and answer empirical questions related to the human services provided by the Administration for Children and Families. The framework is designed to 1) organize…

Two-generation models aim to interrupt the cycle of poverty by providing services for low-income children and their parents. However, the models themselves vary widely and policymakers and practitioners need guidance on how to best design them to…

The Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF), in collaboration with the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP), held a roundtable discussion to explore policy and practice reforms that can help both parents and kids in immigrant families thrive. This…

Children born into low-income families are at greater risk of experiencing persistent poverty during their childhood and long-term negative effects on their health, financial success, and general well-being. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (…

The National Crittenton Foundation, in partnership with Ascend at the Aspen Institute, developed this toolkit to guide use of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) survey in direct service, education, and policy settings. The toolkit is designed…