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Child Poverty Reduction Strategies in the U.S.: Role of Private Philanthropies Ruby Takanishi

Explore the pivotal role American foundations play in reducing child poverty through innovative dual-generation strategies. This study delves into the impact of charitable giving, research support, advocacy efforts, and new experimentation initiatives in addressing this critical issue. Learn about the integration of quality primary education for children and workforce development for parents, and how foundations are working towards breaking down siloed approaches to create lasting change.

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Child Poverty Reduction Strategies in the U.S.: Role of Private Philanthropies Ruby Takanishi

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  1. Child Poverty Reduction Strategies in the U.S.: Role of Private Philanthropies Ruby Takanishi Study Visit to the United Kingdom: The UK’s Child Poverty Target October 9, 2011 www.fcd-us.org

  2. OVERVIEW • Role of American Foundations in Child Poverty Reduction • Dual-Generation Strategies to Reduce Child Poverty

  3. ROLE OF AMERICAN FOUNDATIONS: AN INDEPENDENT SECTOR? • 75,000 foundations of several types in U.S. • Charitable giving for services and to individuals • Support for policy-relevant research • Support for advocacy and communications • Experimentation with new strategies

  4. DUAL-GENERATION STRATEGIES • Combining quality primary education of children with sectoral workforce development for parents • The current status: Siloed strategies • Role of foundations in changing current status

  5. FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.fcd-us.org http://fcd-us.org/our-work/prek-3rd-education/dual-generation-strategy

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