“We’re on a Mission to Save Our Kids”: Lessons on Building Place-Based Strategies for Children’s Success

This summer, we convened a diverse group of community leaders, researchers and a range of experts to both learn from and build local expertise in developing place-based solutions for children through two convenings: the 2022 By All Means Community Retreat and Transforming Place Through Neighborhood Leadership, hosted in partnership with the William Julius Wilson Institute at the Harlem Children’s Zone. This brief summarizes key takeaways from both events and is designed as a practical guide for communities building cross-sector systems of opportunity and support for their children and youth.

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