UCLA Luskin hosts "Children in Poverty" forum

The UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs hosted "Children in Poverty: Improving the Quality of Life in Los Angeles County [3]," 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 [4]

Download presentations provided by the following speakers:

• Neal Halfon [5], director of the Center for Healthier Children, Families and Communities
• Michael Ruane [6], legislative and advocacy chair, First 5 Association of California
• Evy Blumenberg [7], professor of urban planning, UCLA Luskin
• Mary ane Rotheram-Borus [8], founder and executive director, The UCLA Family Commons