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Family Support encompasses child welfare issues and the economic stability of the family system. Sub-topics include: 1) Child Abuse & Neglect, 2) Child Welfare Practices, 3) Children with Incarcerated Parents, 4) Crisis Intervention, 5) Family Mental Health, 6) Fatherhood, 7) Foster Care & Adoption, 8) Immigrant & Refugee Families, 9) Income, Poverty & Basic Needs and 10) Parenting Skills & Family Strengthening.

Early Childhood Development is comprised of topics related to the early learning environments of children from birth to kindergarten. Sub-topics: 1) Need, Availability & Quality, 2) Cost, Affordability & Subsidy, 3) School Readiness & Pre-K, 4) Parenting Skills, 5) Return on Investment and 6) Child Care Industry & Impact.

Maternal & Child Health focuses on all health concerns of children, their primary caregivers, and pregnant women. Sub-topics include 1) Environmental Health & Safety 2) Health Access & Cultural Competency, 3) Health Care Coverage & Insurance, 4) Healthy Weight & Nutrition, 5) Maternal Mental Health and 6) Prenatal Care & Pregnancy Outcomes.

Quality Education focuses on the K-12 education of students, and culture and community in which these students learn. Sub-topics include: 1) Academic Achievement & Achievement Gap, 2) Parental Involvement, 3) School Choice, 4) School Finances, 5) School System Governance & Community Support, 6) School Violence & Safety, 7) Student Mobility and 8) Student Support Services.

Youth Development addresses the needs of pre-teens, teenagers, and young adults. Sub-topics include: 1) Adolescent Health, 2) Out-of-School Time Programming, 3) Mentoring Programs, 4) School Dropouts, 5) Teen Pregnancy Prevention and 6) Youth Employment & Career Development.

Safe Neighborhoods & Strong Communities focuses on the safety and prosperity of the neighborhoods and communities in which children live. Sub-topics include: 1) Crime & Prevention, 2) Gangs, 3) Substance Abuse, 3) Violence & Prevention, 4) Housing & Neighborhood Infrastructure, 5) Commercial Opportunities, 6) Jobs and 7) Leadership.