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Benefits for Working Families Peer Networks
Family Economic Success Network
Overview
Formed in 2001, the Family Economic Success (FES) Network provides the training, tools, and supports that local officials need to improve the financial stability of their residents. The FES Network is a resource that city officials, and those who work with such officials, may use to create and continuously improve partnerships, policies and programs that promote economic opportunities for working families and individuals.
Specific areas of focus include increasing access to mainstream financial services, helping families build and protect assets, and conducting multi-benefit outreach. The network is made possible by the generous support of the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
Membership
Approximately 500 members participate in the network, including local elected officials, senior municipal staff, other policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and national partner organizations. This network is open to all municipal officials, city staff, and practitioners who are interested in joining.
Benefits
- Bi-monthly e-newsletter: The FES Network receives bi-monthly email updates that highlight YEF Institute activities and resources, showcase promising city efforts, spotlight strategies and approaches to improving family economic success, and include additional resources, research, and relevant news items.
- Quarterly audioconference series: FES Network members can take part in a quarterly audioconference series focusing on a range of pertinent issues, from promoting asset-building at tax time to supporting workforce development strategies to increasing access to financial education.
How to Join
To join the FES Network, click here. For questions, contact Laura McComas at (202) 626-3056 or mccomas@nlc.org.
Sample Resources
FES Newsletter (Oct.-Nov. 2009) >>
Poverty Reduction Peer Network
Overview
The Poverty Reduction Peer Network (PRPN) was formed in 2008 in conjunction with NLC’s Poverty Reduction Initiative and the City of Savannah, Ga., Step Up Poverty Reduction Initiative. It is a nationwide peer learning community that brings municipal leaders together to learn from each other and address challenges related to poverty. The network is made possible by the generous support of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
Membership
Representatives from approximately 25-30 cities participate in the network, including local elected officials, senior municipal staff, and other local policymakers and practitioners. A PRPN Steering Committee guides the network’s activities and focus.
Benefits
- Bimonthly e-newsletter: PRPN members receive the Family Economic Success Network e-newsletter, which highlights YEF Institute activities and resources, showcases promising city efforts, spotlights a broad range of strategies and approaches, and includes additional resources, research, and relevant news items.
- Bimonthly conference call series: PRPN members take part in bimonthly conference calls focusing on a range of pertinent issues, from using collaborative structures for anti-poverty work to understanding poverty metrics and indicators.
- Periodic meetings: PRPN members participate in occasional meetings held at NLC conferences and events to facilitate peer learning and collaborative efforts among cities engaged in similar work.
How to Join
If you are interested in being a part of this peer network, please contact Sarah Bainton Kahn at (202) 626-3044 or bainton@nlc.org.
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