Starting Point 2.0

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After I had my daughter my whole life changed. I isolated myself and started losing my self-confidence and motivation for my own life. I tried going back to school on my own, but got discouraged with finances and child care. I didn’t think I would be able to do it alone. Thanks to the Women’s Fund, now I have resources and feel I will be more prepared when entering college.

– “Jennifer” - Starting Point 2.0 Program Participant

Empowering the Next Generation: Starting Point 2.0

 

What is Starting Point?

In 2017, the Women’s Fund formally launched a new multi-year initiative to increase the life-long economic security of women and their families by strategically addressing the needs of young women ages 18-29.  Our decision was supported by these findings:

  • Young women ages 18-29 were reported as the most under-served age group in our spring 2014 community needs assessment.
  • Women’s Fund grantees working with youth reported a lack of services for young adults aging out of programs.
  • The Status of Women in Northeast Wisconsin Report sections on Educational Attainment, Women & Poverty, and Women, Work & Wages demonstrate the need for increased efforts to help women become economically secure.

To continue to make a lasting impact, Starting Point is a partnership between the Women’s Fund, B.A.B.E.S. Child Abuse Prevention Program and Fox Valley Technical College. It uses the Two-Generation approach, which provides opportunities for children and parents together, to overcome obstacles and succeed.

In addition to single moms, it was decided in September 2018 to expand the program to include young women who were not parents.

The innovative program strengthens women and families through empowerment workshops for young, low-income women and offers quality early childhood education for those with children.

As of our Fall 2024 graduation, we have had:

  • 181 graduates from Starting Point
  • 94 children received care at BABES
  • 113 Other children positively impacted
  • 388 lives impacted

Interested or Know Someone Who Could Benefit?


Visit the FVTC website for details and registration information.

 

 

You Can Help

Your support of this innovative program will positively impact local families. It only costs $2,500 for a family to go through the program. Contact Julie about your interest in this program or donate online. Be sure to select the Starting Point in the list of funds.

 

 

 

Our Approach

Women’s foundations across the country are taking this family-centered approach. Learn more through the Aspen Institute Two-Generation Playbook and the Two-Generation programs currently funded by the Women’s Fund.

 

CORE COMPONENTS OF TWO-GENERATIONAL APPROACHES
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Thank you to our generous donors who make this initiative possible! If you would like to learn how you can support a woman and her family, connect with Julie Keller at 920.702.7617 or [email protected].