Professor J. Michael Collins and panelists will discuss how policies can influence and support children in multigenerational families.
Speakers
- J. Michael Collins, La Follette School and School of Human Ecology, University of Wisconsin–Madison
- Natasha Pilkauskas, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan
- LaShawnDa Pittman, American Ethnic Studies, University of Washington
About
The number of children living in multigenerational households has been increasing steadily since the 1980s, and as of 2021, more than 10% of children (roughly seven and a half million) share a home with two or more generations. While the stays may be relatively short, overall, about 30% of children will live in a multigenerational or skipped-generation household at some point during their childhood. This is even more common for children of color and for those whose adult family members are low income. In this webinar, the panelists will examine the scope of the issue and its implications for child wellbeing and security, as well as opportunities in policy and practice to support these children and their adult household members.
Organizer
Institute for Research on Poverty
