Duane Yoder, President 104 E. Center St. Oakland, MD Economic Security for Women and their Families A Two Generation Approach November 5, 2013

Economic Security for Women and their Families A Two Generation Approach – Garrett County Profile Population – 30,000 – Flat population growth – Aging Households – 11,476 Median Household Income $45,280 Poverty Rate 13% 70% Reside outside incorporated areas Largest town of 2, Square Miles Central Appalachia GCCAC Families – Private non profit – Families with Young Children 1,505 – Single Parent Single Parent Female 634 Male 113 Two Parents 758 – Children in HS/EHS 300 – Total households 5,000 – Total Individuals 9,000 – Multi Service org. – Community Development Corp. – Local Policy

Economic Security for Women and their Families A Two Generation Approach GCCAC is Implementing 2 Generation Initiative – AECF Action Learning Network – 2-G Model Connects with current work Part of our existing core beliefs and theory of Change Excellent school readiness outcomes for children in GCCAC’s early child education program An array of family economic support services in place Aligned with recently updated GCCAC Strategic Plan. Closing Income Readiness Gap – Readiness Scores of Low Income Children in Garrett (10 yrs.) – Impact on School System – Strategies Used Performance Evaluation Accreditation Transition to school Curriculum Alignment

Economic Security for Women and their Families A Two Generation Approach Existing 2G Family Economic Support – Existing GCCAC Services Asset building (financial education, IDAs, EITC, home ownership, energy, education) Stabilization (housing, child care, transportation, food,) – Key Connections to Partners Home Visiting Home based GED Health – Local Policy Work (economic dev., vocational training and career ladders) 2G GCCAC Strategic Changes – What was learned from Pilot Importance of social capital Specific Service Gaps GCCAC also operated in silos Coordinators need of support – Moving from program/grant environment to family outcomes model No wrong door Pathway planning Measuring and tracking family success – Supporting Coordinators – Tracking and reporting outcomes Information Systems Partners

Economic Security for Women and their Families A Two Generation Approach Current Status and Future Plans – AECF Study – Family Economic Well Being Measures – Long Term School Performance – Sustained Employment Outcomes CSBG/Head Start Engagement Policy Considerations – Breaking down silos – Technology