The primary mission of the foundation is to foster public policies, human service reforms, and community supports that more effectively meet the needs of today's vulnerable children and families. In pursuit of this goal, the foundation makes grants that help states, cities, and communities fashion more innovative, cost-effective responses to these needs.
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Optimizing Talent: The Promise and the Perils of Adapting Sectoral Strategies for Young Workers
Feb 8, 2016
Publisher(s): JobsFirstNYC; The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program

Two Generational Strategies to Improve Immigrant Family and Child Outcomes
Dec 1, 2015
Publisher(s): Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP)

Providing True Opportunity for Opportunity Youth: Promising Practices and Principles for Helping Youth Facing Barriers to Employment
May 29, 2015
Publisher(s): Heartland Alliance National Initiatives on Poverty & Economic Opportunity

Becoming Adults: One-Year Impact Findings from the Youth Villages Transitional Living Evaluation
May 1, 2015
Publisher(s): MDRC

Expanding Economic Opportunity for Young Men and Boys of Color through Employment and Training
Feb 1, 2015
Publisher(s): Urban Institute

Twice the Opportunity: Policy Recommendations to Support Expectant and Parenting Youth in Foster Care and Their Children
May 22, 2014
Publisher(s): Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP)

Reconnecting Youth through Dropout Reengagement Centers
Dec 11, 2013
Publisher(s): National League of Cities