James White
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Ascend at the Aspen Institute and GOOD+ Foundation convened fathers, researchers, thought leaders, policymakers, and social service program ...
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Visionary leaders understand that many of our public systems and services were not designed for 21st century families. So, program and public leaders...
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In December of each year, at the main administration building for the Colorado Department of Human Services, a Christmas tree is placed in the entrywa...
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Parents know what researchers have documented: Education, especially postsecondary education, is the most promising path for families toward this econ...