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Who We Are
The Center for the Study of Social Policy works to achieve a racially, economically, and socially just society in which all children, youth, and families thrive. We translate ideas into action, promote public policies grounded in equity, and support strong and inclusive communities. We advocate with and for all children, youth, and families marginalized by public policies and institutional practices.
Our Approach
Systems Reform
We draw on the latest research and work to make systems more responsive, accountable, and rooted in policies that ensure equity and inclusion for all children, youth, families, and communities.
Community Outreach
We believe in the power of communities to shape their futures. We work with communities across the country and with local systems to impact policy and systems change.
Policy
We work to influence public policy to create opportunity, advance equity, achieve impact, and scale results. We fight against inequitable policy proposals and promote policies that ensure equity and inclusion.
Featured Projects
Alliance for Racial Equity in Child Welfare
What We Work For The Alliance boldly identifies policies and practices (both intended and unintended) that harm children and families of color and promote anti-racist intersectional policies that will result in better outcomes for children and families of color. How We Do It We rely on tools such as research, policy, and practice to understand
Parent Leader Network
What We Work For We believe that parents are the best experts on what their children need to thrive. The EC-LINC Parent Leader Network (PLN) provides a space for parents in EC-LINC communities to collaborate with and support each other, represent the parent perspective, and advocate for parent voice and leadership in early childhood systems.
What’s New
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Interview: DULCE Family Specialist Joins Health System’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee
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Moving Beyond the Family Engagement Check Box: An Innovative Partnership to Promote Authentic Family Engagement in Systems Change
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