Public Policy Forums

UMBC Public Policy Forums provide an opportunity for business, government, and community policy practitioners to share research and ideas on topics of importance to the region. The forums are organized under the auspices of the UMBC Public Policy External Advisory Board. Board members include leaders in business, government and non-profit organizations that are committed to building bridges between the public policy activities at UMBC and policymaking in the state and region.

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Investing in Children: Returns and Strategies
September 21, 2007
World Trade Center, Baltimore, MD 21202

The economic circumstances in which children grow up have important effects on their success as adults. In addition to being justified on moral grounds, recent research suggests that there are substantial economic benefits from spending to improve the conditions in which children are raised.

Panelists at this forum discussed research on the benefits of reducing childhood poverty, and available evidence regarding the effectiveness of different programs and policies that can improve key elements of a disadvantaged child’s life.

Program
Moderator Patrick McCarthy Vice-President for System and Service Reform, The Annie E. Casey Foundation	Marvin B. Mandell Professor of Public Policy, UMBC Presentation
Harry J. Holzer Professor of Public Policy, Georgetown University Article referenced during presentation	Hathaway Ferebee Executive Director, Baltimore's Safe and Sound Campaign Safe and Sound Campaign Web site

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