1. 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

2. 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)

3. 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

4. National Resources Ascend Network, Aspen Institute Urban Institute
Many Foundations
DHHS

5. Where does your organization fall on this continuum?

6. 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

7. Housing

8. Housing

9. Out-of-School Time Program

10. Out-of-School Time Program

11. Early Childhood Education

12. Workforce Training

13. Case Management

14. Homelessness Prevention

17. 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”.

18. Key Characteristics Accessible Flexible Holistic Long-term Learning
Practice What You Preach

19. “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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24. Questions?

26. Ben Goodwin Christopher Ramsey 501-944-5110 ben@ourhouseshelter.org