2gen Tools to Help Children & Families Thrive: A Resource for Staff Implementing Federal, State, and Local Programs Serving Children and Families.

This toolkit from the U.S. Department of Education and Ascend at the Aspen Institute is intended to support Federal, State, and local program directors, policy experts, program specialists, research analysts, training and technical assistance staff, grants and budget analysts and other staff in how to embed a 2Gen approach in new funding opportunities; reviewing applications; designing programs, initiatives and priorities; developing policy guidance; and designing both internal professional development as well as providing technical assistance to grantees. (Author abstract modified)