The U.S. is a can-do nation. So why is child well-being in the U.S. so much worse than in other rich countries? How does what Paul Kershaw calls “the growing squeeze” on so many young families and caregivers—the squeeze for time, for money and for resources—“drip down” on their infants and young children, literally altering the wiring of their developing brains with potential long-term consequences for learning, earning and mental and physical health? How might we do better? (Source)
On October 19th, Family Forward Oregon will host a screening of Raising of America at Bridger Elementary from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., followed by an interactive panel discussion and Q&A. Come learn about the care crisis in the United States, and how to change the conversation to promote and affect the transformation that most working families so desperately need. and panel discussion post movie screening.
- What: “Raising of America” documentary and panel discussion (check out trailers & info here).
- Where: Bridger Elementary @ 7910 SE Market, Portland, OR. (here’s a map).
- When: Monday, October 19th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Who: You! Your friends! (Your friends with kids. Your friends without kids. Free and open to all.)
- Why: Because to predict how our nation will fare tomorrow, we need to look at how our youngest children are faring today — and the numbers are not all that promising. Raising of America hopes to change the conversation so that more parents and children have access to the kind of care they need — but we can’t do it without first knowing about the problem.
- RSVP: There is no need to RSVP, but in order to secure a spot for childcare, please email danielle@familyforward.org by midnight, October 14th.
- On Facebook: Please share and invite your friends!
- Hosted by: Family Forward Oregon, Impact NW, and YWCA of Greater Portland
Our panel:
Jessica Guernsey, Multnomah County Health Department
Dana Hepper, Children’s Institute
Raahi Reddy, U of O’s Labor Education Research Center
State Rep. Alissa Keny Guyer, House of Representatives District 46
The panel discussion after the film will be facilitated by Family Forward’s Executive Director, Andrea Paluso.
Thank you to our fantastic event co-hosts and sponsors:
