2012 Disrupting the Poverty Cycle:
Emerging Practices to Achieve Economic Mobility
January 10, 2012
TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012
8:00am-2:30pm
Linda K. Paresky Conference Center
Simmons College
300 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115
TICKETS:
Early Bird discount: $60 (before March 15, 2012)
Registration fee: $75 (after March 15th)
Students: $40
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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.
This program 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.
