The well-being of children is intertwined with the well-being of their families and communities. When prevention programs provide services and supports to parents and caregivers in addition to providing services to children, the whole family benefits. Use these resources to learn about States, Tribes, and local jurisdictions providing two-generation (2Gen) services to enhance family well-being and prevent child maltreatment.
2Gen Approach
CAP Tulsa
Shares a video and other information about the 2Gen approach CAP Tulsa employs to engage children and parents together to help families achieve their goals.
2Gen Approach
Family Partnership
Outlines a 2Gen strategy used to provide services to families in Minneapolis, MN. Services include early childhood education and care, mental health therapy, family home visiting, and advocacy services.
Building a Thriving Tennessee Through 2Gen
Tennessee Department of Human Services
Outlines the 2Gen approach used in Tennessee to help children and their parents achieve educational success and economic security. The webpage provides links to videos, learning resources, and additional information.
Kickapoo Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention: Strong Fathers, Strong Families (PDF - 373 KB)
Kansas Health Foundation (2022)
Explains Strong Fathers, Strong Families, a 2Gen program that aims to strengthen the parenting skills of fathers and support extended families to reduce the risk of child maltreatment and improve overall family well-being.
Maryland Family Network
Describes services for Maryland families considered to be at higher risk for child maltreatment, including joint parent-child activities, self-sufficiency programs, parenting education, child care, health education services, and more.
Minnesota 2-Generation Policy Network
Describes a joint effort between State agencies, counties, local organizations, and the White Earth Nation in Minnesota to advance 2Gen approaches to improve outcomes for children and parents. White Earth Nation has incorporated traditional healing knowledge and cultural practices into its child protection system and offers an array of community-based services to meet families’ holistic needs.
Ombimindwaa Gidinawemaaganinaadog: “Uplifting Our Relatives” (PDF - 8,397 KB)
Red Lake Nation (2021)
Explains Red Lake Nation’s redesigned child and family services program, which addresses intergenerational trauma and healing through family and community relationships. The program offers a traditional approach to fostering wellness and connectedness and works to create a deeper personal connection with all family members to improve whole-family well-being.
Our Two-Generation Approach
Friends of the Children
Explains the use of a 2Gen approach in Oregon that works to empower children and youth and their caregivers together.
Sche’lang’en Village: Lummi Nation Housing Authority (PDF - 13,107 KB)
United for Youth (2021)
Describes a housing community created by the Lummi Tribe in the Pacific Northwest. The housing community is infused with social services and provides an opportunity for families to make positive life changes. The housing units serve parents who want to reunify with their children, those overcoming addictions, and others who need support.
State 2Gen Model: Maryland as a Case Study for Policymakers
Aspen Institute (2020)
Provides an in-depth look at how the 2Gen approach was implemented in Maryland and how it has evolved. The report features lessons learned and provides insights for other jurisdictions interested in implementing a 2Gen approach.
Two-Generation (2Gen) Approach
Arapahoe County (CO) Government
Describes the 2Gen approach utilized in Arapahoe County (CO) to serve children and the adults in their lives together. The webpage links to a video on the importance of breaking the cycle of poverty.
Two-Generation Approach in Colorado
Colorado Department of Human Services
Explains the 2Gen approach being used in Colorado, which serves children and their caregivers together to help lift the entire family and put them on a path toward economic security.