My name is Sando Zou-Capuzzi, and I am a young parent leader working with the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP) for the last three years, to improve outcomes for young parents transitioning out of foster care with a particular focus on young fathers of color. I recently had the opportunity to present
My name is Nathalea Sky. I’m a young mother of 6 children from New York City, and a young parent leader with experience in foster care. I am working with different organizations to advocate for better support for young people and young parents in my community. I am currently advocating with the Brighter Futures Workgroup
Strengthening Families, developed by the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP), is a research-informed, strength-based approach that helps families, programs, and communities increase family strengths, enhance child development, and reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect. The framework is centered around helping families build five Protective Factors: Parent resilience Social connections Knowledge of
Raegen Selden talked with CBS Evening News about how the Child Tax Credit, which was temporarily expanded in 2021, is critical for children and families at all times. “Bills still needed to be paid and things still needed to be bought. And it was a comfort in knowing that you had this extra income [during
Senior Program Analyst Kaysie Getty recently participated in The Civil Rights Race Series, foot and bike races that take place along the U.S. Civil Rights Trail and are designed to honor and highlight major cities and historic events that took place during the civil rights movement. Race organizers create events that commemorate pivotal Civil Rights
Washington, DC (April 15, 2024)—All young people belong to families and communities and deserve our collective love and support. Young people want to be seen for their “whole selves”—that is, in the full beauty and complexity of who they are. They deserve to feel encouraged, affirmed, and supported as they make their way in the
In the complex landscape of early childhood systems, families often encounter barriers to essential resources vital for children’s well-being. These barriers can hinder access to critical elements like housing, food, employment, and income. While families have legal rights to health-promoting benefits and services, the gap between these rights and practical access remains a challenge. However,
Every early childhood community strives for a well-connected, seamless system that provides families the services they need. But oftentimes, referrals end up incomplete and organizations lack the ability to track each outcome. United Way of Utah County is working to eliminate those barriers using a closed loop referral system, a platform that allows a network of cross-sector,
A Stanford University study released earlier this year found that Black tax filers are audited at between three and five times the rate of non-Black tax filers. While previous research had found regional biases in IRS audit selection—with rural areas with larger numbers of Black, Indigenous, and Latinx/e families with lower incomes experiencing the highest
Culture, though not seen, holds a lot of power as it directs and shows what a gathering of people value collectively, acceptable behaviors, and customs. Addressing culture can be intimidating because of the efforts it takes to transform it and support excellence in a group or organization. Though it is hard work, it is imperative