Fueling Change for Children and Families: Network Opportunities Anne Mosle Vice President, the Aspen Institute Executive Director, Ascend at the Aspen Institute Celinda Lake Lake Research Partners
Principles that Endure and Inspire The Aspen Institute is an educational and policy studies organization with the mission of fostering values-based leadership and providing a nonpartisan venue for dialogue around critical issues. The timeless values that first inspired the Institute’s founder to being convening intellectuals and business leaders in Aspen after World War II continue to guide the Institute today.
A New Way Forward for Children and Families Ascend at the Aspen Institute is the national hub for breakthrough ideas and collaborations that move children and the adults in their lives toward educational success, economic security, and health and well-being. We embrace a two-generation approach and a commitment to racial equity and a gender lens.
Why a Two-Generation Approach New research from Nobel-winning economist James Heckman demonstrates a 13% return on investment in high-quality early childhood for each year of a child’s life. And a college degree doubles a parent’s income.
National Momentum AK HI Ascend Network Ascend Fellows 5
The Value of the Network: Impact and Innovation 6
The Value of the Network: Impact and Innovation 7
The Value of the Network: Impact and Innovation 8
State Momentum AK AK HI Guam States pursuing a 2Gen strategy to transform families’ lives White House Rural IMPACT Republican governor demonstration sites (Democratic governor)
Children & Families At the Center: Moving the Agenda Forward 10
Principles to Guide 2Gen Efforts 1. Measure and account for outcomes for both children and their parents 2. Engage and listen to the voices of families 3. Ensure equity 4. Foster innovation and evidence together 5. Align and link systems and funding streams 11
2017 Policy Opportunities to Guide 2Gen Efforts 1. Set and track outcome goals for both children and their parents 2. Strengthen and leverage health and human services innovation, collaboration capacity, and leadership. 3. Develop a new paradigm for child and parent supports that builds upon the best and emerging practices in family coaching, case management, and workforce training. 12
2017 Policy Opportunities to Guide 2Gen Efforts 4. Expand access to quality child care and early childhood development services to build a culture of early learning that gives all kids the brain-building opportunities they need to succeed later in life and at the same time allows parents to hold a job or go to school without child care disruptions. 5. Create a strong pathway to career jobs that offer parents a living wage and benefits, such as health care and family leave; enable them to provide for their children; and help their families attain lasting economic stability. 13
2017 Policy Opportunities to Guide 2Gen Efforts 6. Reimagine and streamline existing services and financial supports so they work better for both children and parents and help families achieve long-term economic stability. 7. Build real-time feedback and evaluation capacity to achieve better results for children and families. 14
2017 Recommendations to Congress 1. Support families and build on progress to expand health care coverage, improve quality, and reduce costs. 2. Prioritize human capital when investing in infrastructure. 3. Ensure affordable, high-quality child care and development. 4. Strengthen family leave policies and engage the private sector in programs and policies that support jobs, productivity, and strong families and communities. 15
Support for a Children and Families Agenda April 17, 2017 Celinda Lake Lake Research Partners Washington, DC | Berkeley, CA | New York, NY LakeResearch.com 202.776.9066
Methodology Election Eve Omnibus Survey • Lake Research Partners designed and administered this pre-election and election night omnibus survey, which was conducted by phone using professional interviewers. The survey reached a total of 2,400 likely voters nationwide. The sample consisted of 1401 interviews among voters who were reached on cell phones and 999 interviews among voters reached on landlines. Issue questions reached a total of 1,200 likely voters nationwide who voted in the 2016 elections (margin of error of +/-2.8%). The survey was conducted November 6th through November 8th, 2016. • Telephone numbers were drawn from the Catalist voter file. The sample was stratified geographically based on the proportion of likely voters in each region. The data were weighted to reflect the aggregated Presidential vote as reported in the 2016 exit polls, as well as by gender, age, race, party identification, education, marital status, union household, and census region to reflect the actual proportions of the electorate. The survey has a margin of error of ±2.0% at the 95% confidence interval. • Due to rounding some of the numbers in the presentation will not always add to 100%. Focus Groups • Lake Research Partners conducted a recent set of focus groups with parents of children under the age of 5 in Denver on October 24, Cleveland on October 25, and Philadelphia on October 27. In Denver, there was a group of low income mixed-race mothers and a group of Latino custodial fathers. In Cleveland, there was a group of low income mixed-race pregnant women or mothers under the age of 25, and a group of low-income African American mothers. In Philadelphia, there was a group of low-income Latina mothers and low-income non- custodial white fathers. 17
Support for a Two-Generation Approach
Support for a two generation program that helps parents get education and skills training to get a better job, has increased since 2012. Tax sensitivity remains, but a 56 percent majority strongly favor it even if it increased their taxes. One program designed to help people who are living in poverty get out of poverty targets both parents and their children, so that parents get education and skills training to get a better job and at the same time their children get a good start with head start, early education, and quality schools… …even if it increased your taxes. 86 74 75 56 21 9 12 6 Favor Oppose Favor Oppose Favor Oppose Favor Oppose Sept. Sept. 2012 2012 81 15 70 25 19 *Split Sampled Questions
Clinton and Trump voters all favor a two generation program even if it increased their taxes. One program designed to help people who are living in poverty get out of poverty targets both parents and their children, so that parents get education and skills training to get a better job and at the same time their children get a good start with head start, early education, and quality schools… …even if it increased your taxes. Total Oppose Total Favor Total Oppose Total Favor Voted Clinton 3 96 Voted Clinton 4 90 Voted Trump 16 77 Voted Trump 34 60 Men Trump Voters 24 69 Men Trump Voters 35 57 Women Trump Voters 8 86 Women Trump Voters 33 64 White Non College Men 19 77 White Non College Men 30 61 20 *Split Sampled Questions
Voters overwhelmingly say if we want to make sure low income children are successful in their early learning, we have to also invest in their parent’s economic well -being. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: If we want to make sure low income children are successful in their early learning, then we have to also invest in their parent's economic well-being. Total Disagree Total Agree 76 Voted Clinton 6 91 Voted Trump 33 62 Men Trump Voters 36 59 60 20 Women Trump Voters 30 66 12 Rural 19 74 Agree Disagree Darker Colors Indicate Intensity White Non College Men 29 65 Agree Disagree Nov. 21 2014 69 26
Caring for Children
Focus group participants identify childcare as a barrier to being able to get ahead. Moderator: What are some barriers in your life from keeping you from getting ahead? “Childcare. Let’s say there is a family that is out of work or a single mom for example, if they would offer free childcare for the children, she could go out and look for work. She could go do whatever she needs to do to get back on her feet, but when you are in a shitty situation, you are pretty much stuck there.” – White Father, Philadelphia “Mothers losing their jobs because they don’t have the right childcare…hey, I can’t come in because there is no one to watch my child.” – Young Latina Mother, Cleveland 23
More than 7 in 10 voters favor making parents enrolled in college or workforce training programs eligible for state-funded childcare subsidies. Majority support crosses party lines, 59 percent of those who voted for Trump also favor of this proposal, including 64 percent of women who voted for Trump. Do you favor or oppose making parents enrolled in college or workforce training programs eligible for state-funded childcare subsidies? [IF CHOICE] And is that strongly or not so strongly? 72 Total Oppose Total Favor Voted Clinton 9 87 Voted Trump 33 59 Men Trump Voters 37 55 55 20 Women Trump Voters 28 64 13 Rural 24 68 Favor Oppose White Non College Men 30 62 Favor Oppose Sept. 2014 73 24 24 Darker Colors Indicate Intensity
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