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Reshaping Poverty Policy For The 21st Century Families and Communities
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Session Two
MEDIA ABOUT THE CONFERENCE:
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Presentations from the conference
RESHAPING POVERTY POLICY FOR
21ST CENTURY FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES
AN INVITATION TO REFLECT, DIALOGUE AND ACT
The Center for Social Policy (CSP) at the McCormack Graduate School of Policy Studies, University of Massachusetts Boston sees an opportunity in the current economic and political climate to fundamentally rethink and reshape social policies that are outdated for today’s workers, employers, and communities.
We need new social policies that will reduce income inequalities and promote the economic well-being of low-income families. The old safety net does not work. Policies created generations ago do not adequately protect families on society’s edge.
Therefore, to move change forward, CSP is inviting a broad group of stakeholders –to share their ideas and perspectives in a series of working sessions. At our launching event on June 4, 2009, participants will be challenged by the ideas of the following featured speakers and others:
Margaret Blood, Founder and President of Strategies for Children
Chuck Collins, Senior Scholar at the Institute for Policy Studies;
Michael Stone. Center for Social Policy Senior Fellow, Professor and Housing Expert
Randy Albelda, Center for Social Policy Senior Fellow, Professor of Economics
Hubie Jones, renowned activist and change agent
John Connors, founder of www.SmallCanBeBig.org, CEO of Boathouse Group, Inc.
Enid Eckstein, Labor Leader, SEIU 1199
Thank you for joining the dialogue on June 4th
As you know, poverty continues to plague our society. Even before the current economic crisis plunged new multitudes into economic hardships, homelessness, poor nutrition, meager incomes, and a constant battle for a decent life were the condition of millions. The United States is a rich country, but far too many of our people live in poverty.