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At the Packard Foundation, our goal is for children to be ready to succeed in school by age five with good health, self-confidence, social skills, and a love of learning. When we stop to think about what this takes, we recognize that there is a crucial common factor in each child’s success: the adults that … Continued
Harder+Company Community Research, in partnership with the Center for Evaluation Innovation, conducted an evaluation of four Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) informal care projects working to reach, engage, and support FFN and other informal caregivers in community locations, public libraries, public housing, or through text messaging. This evaluation brief summarizes key lessons learned about strategies … Continued
Walk through the doors of an Oakland Public Library, and you might not find your stereotypical library setting. The rooms aren’t quiet and hushed. Instead, they are bursting with energy. Visit the system’s Elmhurst or Melrose branch on a Wednesday or Thursday morning and you’ll be greeted by a diverse group of toddlers and their … Continued
This report is a compilation of the findings from the three research projects, which broaden our understanding of caregivers’ motivations and experiences, and provides a more nuanced depiction of the adults who are caring for our youngest children.
