Strategies

Provide basic skills (e.g., reading, math, writing, English language, or soft skills) and industry-specific training with other supports; also called occupationally contextualized basic education programs

Provide occupation-specific training for low-skilled individuals in high-growth industries, with education and supports, usually with stackable credentials and work experience opportunities

Help participants share transportation via informal arrangements between individuals, formally arranged ridesharing programs, or other ride-matching services

Build assets through child development accounts (CDAs) with contributions from a sponsoring organization, such as government agencies or nonprofits, and family, friends; also called children’s savings accounts (CSAs)

Support locally-based visual, media, and performing arts initiatives for children and adults; also called participatory arts programs

Involve consumers in health care governance via roles on governing boards, advisory committees, or shorter-term special projects

Provide education and training sessions with parent-child activities and family meals for youth, parents, and care providers

Provide employment-based services for non-custodial fathers who pay child support and experience a job loss or a decrease in income

Coordinate efforts to reduce risky sexual behavior among adolescents with work, vocational training, or sports

Inform parents about lead exposure pathways and cleaning and hygiene techniques and undertake minor repairs or specialized cleaning