Publications & Resources

Hosted by the CARES Initiative and the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP), this session discussed youth-centered policy recommendations for mental health and well-being, co-designed with young people who have transitioned out of foster care. During the conversation, we heard reflections on the importance of policies for mental health and well-being and the Atlanta CARES mental health and well-being policy agenda.

This event was part one of a two-part discussion on reimagining a future where public policy empowers young people to pursue their goals and live fully.

Featured Speakers:

• Malaka "Mali" Y. Nzinga, CHES, Program Manager in the National Center for Primary Care at Morehouse School of Medicine
• Dimple Desai, MSW, Senior Policy Analyst, Voices for Georgia's Children
• Jada Brigman, CARES Ambassador, Atlanta
• Tiffany Cannon, CARES Ambassador, Atlanta
• Shadi Houshyar, Senior Associate, Center for the Study of Social Policy

Hosted by the CARES Initiative and the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP), this session discussed youth-centered policy recommendations for housing—developed in collaboration with young people who have transitioned out of foster care. During the conversation, we heard reflections on the importance of housing policies and discussed the NYC and L.A. CARES policy agendas and the recommendations they elevate.

This event was part two of a two-part discussion on reimagining a future where public policy empowers young people to pursue their goals and live fully.

Featured Speakers:

• Michael Santos, Associate Director, RESULTS Educational Fund
• Jenny Pokempner, Policy Director, Youth Law Center
• Cara Baldari, Vice President of Family Economics, Housing, and Homelessness, First Focus
• Kayonda Branch, CARES Ambassador, New York City
• Elizabeth Villa, CARES Ambassador, Los Angeles
• Alex Citrin, Senior Associate, Center for the Study of Social Policy