We are seeking presenters for the 2008 Stepping Stones Research Briefing to be held the morning of Friday, May 16, 2008 at The Urban Institute in Washington, D.C.
Washington Area Women’s Foundation and The Urban Institute will co-sponsor the 3rd annual Stepping Stones Research Briefing, highlighting research on issues relevant to low-income, women-headed families. We are looking for researchers who would like to present their research and findings at this year’s research briefing.
Stepping Stones is Washington Area Women’s Foundation’s multi-year initiative focused on increasing economic security and financial independence for low-income, women-headed families in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The Stepping Stones Research Briefing provides an opportunity for The Women’s Foundation and its partners to learn about the latest research that can inform their work supporting this population.
The first two research briefings each drew audiences of over 100 people, including representatives from community-based organizations, funders, government agencies, and research institutions. Information on the 2007 briefing is available here.
Individuals interested in participating in this year’s research briefing should submit an abstract of their research and findings (no more than 1,000 words) to Peter Tatian at The Urban Institute (ptatian@ui.urban.org), by 5:00 pm, Friday, March 7, 2008.
Abstracts should make clear how the research is relevant to issues facing low-income, women-headed families and those who are working to assist these women.
Submissions will be accepted in the following topic areas: financial education and wealth creation; workforce development and business ownership; child care and early education; and, health and safety.
Final selection of presenters will be made by March 21, 2008.
Copies of all presentations, as well as audio recordings of the entire event, will be posted on The Urban Institute and The Women’s Foundation’s Web sites. Presentations from last year’s research briefing can be found here.
Questions about the research briefing should be addressed to Peter Tatian (ptatian@ui.urban.org) at The Urban Institute or Carolee Summers-Sparks at The Women’s Foundation.
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For more information on the background of the Stepping Stones Research Briefing, click here.
Peter Tatian is a senior research associate in the Urban Institute’s Center on Metropolitan Housing and Communities. Peter plays a crucial role in the development and success of the Stepping Stones Research Briefing.
