
Children and Families
Governors and state leaders play a critical role in the protection and support of vulnerable children, families, and individuals. The Children and Families team provides timely and individualized state-focused technical assistance to governors, their human services policy advisors, and state agency leadership, so they can improve policies and systems that will allow children, families, and communities to reach their full potential. With an emphasis on helping states develop equitable opportunities and support for all communities, the Children and Families team aids and enables governors to advance and fulfill their vision for the children and families. Issue areas include child welfare, economic mobility, housing, juvenile justice, child care, and poverty alleviation.
Our Focus Areas
- Whole-family Approaches to Serving Children and Families
- Early Childhood Education and Care
- Juvenile Justice
- Human Services Data and Delivery Systems
- Housing and Homelessness
- Food Insecurity and Hunger
- Family Economic Security
- Anti-Poverty Solutions
- Foster Care, Kinship Care, and Adoption
- Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment
- Empowering Families and Communities
- Reducing Barriers to Opportunity and Equity
Meet The Team
- Jordan Hynes
Program Director - Jessica Moise
Senior Policy Analyst - Jess Kirchner
Policy Analyst - Mackenzi Matthews
Policy Coordinator
Children and Families Library

Case Study: Building Strong Brains Tennessee
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New Relief Coming From Washington – What Does This Mean For Rental and Utility Assistance?
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Child Care for School-Aged Children
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Human Services Policy Advisors Institute: 2020 Virtual Series
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Improving Outcomes and Reducing Cost of Care for Complex Care Populations With Behavioral Health and Social Support Needs: Toolkit for Governors
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CHILD AND FAMILY WELL-BEING LEARNING COHORT
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13 States Join Learning Network Supporting Child and Family Well-Being Throughout the Pandemic
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State Human Services Actions & Initiatives for COVID-19
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State Strategies to Support Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services through the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Child Care Reopening and Recovery
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Addressing Child Abuse Reporting and Supporting Child Well-Being During COVID-19
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Summer Camps and Summer Learning Opportunities
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