Building Foundations Panel

Register now for our free virtual panel on Wednesday, November 19th.

This panel will explore Friends of the Children-Chicago’s two-generation (2Gen) approach—working with children and the adults in their lives at the same time—to build strong family foundations. Panelists from Ascend/Aspen Institute and Fathers, Families, & Healthy Communities will share insights from their groundbreaking work on how we can create lasting impact for Chicago’s youth and families. See full panel description below.

We look forward to seeing you!

Every child deserves the chance to thrive. But that can only happen when their families are supported. A child’s wellbeing is deeply tied to their home environment. When parents and caregivers have the resources and stability they need, children are better able to heal from trauma, succeed in school, and build bright futures.

Families often face interconnected challenges—housing insecurity, limited healthcare, unstable employment, food insecurity—that directly affect a child’s growth and learning. And when caregivers struggle with depression, violence, or lack of support, children carry those burdens, too.

Supporting caregivers increases the likelihood of youth success. By empowering families and connecting them to resources, we stabilize households and unlock opportunities for children to flourish.