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The 2Gen Program emphasizes the focus on the whole family through promoting protective factors and breaking the cycle of associated risk factors across generations. Programs offered will range based on the needs of each diverse family, and will support various skills such as financial literacy, parenting skills, and life skills.
To get ahead in life, both adults and children need helpful connections to people and information – and need opportunities to both give and receive support. Building a family's "social capital" network is a key component in a successful 2Gen approach. Years of research have shown that social capital connections produce for both families and community – as peer support, stronger neighborhoods, more participation in community and faith-based organizations, and school and workplace advances.
A $3,000 difference in parental income when their child is young is associated with a 17 percent increase in the child's future earnings. Striving families with low incomes face daunting costs for housing, transportation, education, food, health care – and more. Two-generation approaches help parents increase economic security and income by helping them reduce costs, access available financial assistance, and build assets over time.
Education boosts family well-being. A parent's educational level is a strong predictor of a child's success. Parents who complete a college degree double their lifetime incomes, adding to the financial security of their families. Two-generation approaches help parents and adult caregivers achieve education milestones and training certifications that lead to better jobs and careers.
Research from Nobel winning economist James Heckman indicates each year of high-quality early childhood education produces a 13 percent return on investment in that child's future earnings. That's why 2Gen efforts strive to ensure that all services and programs for young children – including childcare, Head Start, home visits, K-12 education, and activities with their parents and guardians – include state-of-the-art content and meet proven high-quality standards.
Health has a major impact on a family's ability to thrive. If a child is unwell, it can affect attendance and learning in school. A parent's illness can affect their ability to earn or perform at work - and to be the good parents they want to be. Moreover, research shows children experience spectacular brain development in their early years, and that new parents undergo major brain structure changes just as babies do. Steady emotional development – and the treatment of any trauma or stress throughout family life – are critical to ensuring families get off to a good start and progress.
Youth will participate in a traveling basketball team while gaining and increasing skills required for personal growth and development. Youth will also gain life-skills to promote positive well-being and future success.
Youth will be able to gain hands-on experience in using barbering equipment, tools, to practice techniques. Youth will gain an understanding and basic skills to specialize in barbering and male grooming.