The UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs hosted "Children in Poverty: Improving the Quality of Life in Los Angeles County," a forum for scholars and practitioners to explore community factors contributing to child poverty.

In a half-day program of panel discussions, punctuated by two special addresses, the forum highlighted work by nonprofit organizations, governmental and non-governmental agencies, faith-based groups and researchers. The event drew roughly 150 attendees.

See photos from the event

Download presentations provided by the following speakers:

• Neal Halfon, director of the Center for Healthier Children, Families and Communities
• Michael Ruane, legislative and advocacy chair, First 5 Association of California
• Evy Blumenberg, professor of urban planning, UCLA Luskin
• Mary ane Rotheram-Borus, founder and executive director, The UCLA Family Commons