Conference Mission Statement

The 2012 Disrupting the Poverty Cycle: Emerging Practices to Achieve Economic Mobility conference will provide the opportunity for pioneering stakeholders across diverse sectors to share practical emerging approaches to engage low-income families in a journey to economic self-sufficiency. Experts in program delivery, applied research, public policy, philanthropy, and program participants are invited to this gathering with the purpose of generating cross-sector dialogue among those with a vested interest in seeing low-income families succeed.

Conference Goals

• To hold a vital, engaging forum on U.S. poverty and economic mobility rooted in contemporary economic conditions and policy debates;
• Foster cross-pollination between academics, program leaders, public officials, and low-income individuals;
• Every attendee should leave the conference with at least two new ideas that can reshape/improve their work.

The Conference has been approved for 4.5 Social Work Continuing Education hours for re-licensure, in accordance with 258 CMR.  Collaborative of NASW and the Boston College and Simmons Schools of Social Work Authorization Number D51427.

About Crittenton Women's Union

Crittenton Women's Union (CWU) is a nonprofit innovator in breaking the cycle of poverty. We provide direct services, perform in-depth research, and advocate for public policy changes that will support low-income women in their journey to economic self-sufficiency. Each year CWU helps approximately 1,400 people annually through its mobility mentoring, housing, and education and workforce development programs.

CWU's Mission Statement

Crittenton Women's Union transforms the course of low-income women's lives so that they can attain economic independence and create better futures for themselves and their families.

We accomplish this by:

• Providing safe housing, caring supports, education, and training programs;
• Innovating new programmatic designs based on research and client experience;
• Using this knowledge and experience to shape public policy and achieve social change.