Tag: Economic Empowerment

Where Does the Success Sequence Leave Everyone Else?

The traditional Success Sequence is largely prospective. It tells someone standing at the beginning of adulthood: Here are decisions that may increase your likelihood of economic stability.

Fatherhood and family-strengthening work is often responsive. We meet people after some of those decisions have already been made. The question is no longer simply: “What sequence should you follow?” It becomes: “Given where you are today, what decisions can move you toward greater stability tomorrow?”

Success can’t simply be a reward for people who made every decision in the right order. It must also be something people can move toward from wherever they are.

5 Critical Policy Changes to Remove Legal and Economic Barriers Faced by Black Fathers

We believe – and it’s supported by the “Breaking the Chains” report – that Black fathers are fighting to stay involved with their children even while contending with barriers that many never face. Some of the most important support we can provide involves not only helping fathers navigate the hurdles but eliminating them from the path for fathers now and in the future. The reforms and policy directives outlined above move us in that direction.