Browsing by Author "Peña, Rachell"

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    Future 2Gen programming in Indiana: policies to advance 2Gen programming
    (2021-04) Lawrence, Roxy; Purcell, Jacob; Peña, Rachell; Camacho-Reyes, Karla
    Efforts to promote two-generational (2Gen) programming in Indiana rely heavily on collaboration, coordination across agencies and sectors, sharing data, and leveraging existing resources to help families achieve self-sufficiency and economic stability. Across Indiana, 2Gen programming exists in nonprofits and state agencies. However, these services are often siloed, resulting in few opportunities to collaboratively develop solutions and implement policies that address barriers to financial success. To maximize existing resources and efforts, it is important to create and implement policy solutions that more effectively elevate 2Gen services and achieve greater communication and coordination across entities. This brief highlights principles, policies, and practices for successfully promoting 2Gen programming within the state of Indiana.
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    Future 2Gen programming in Indianapolis: identifying opportunities for additional services & financial stability
    (Center for Research on Inclusion and Social Policy, 2021-03) Lawrence, Roxy; Camacho-Reyes, Karla; Byrd, Kourtney; Purcell, Jacob; Peña, Rachell
    The United Way of Central Indiana (UWCI) Great Families 2020 (GF2020) initiative began in 2016 and sought to provide financial stability to families in Indianapolis. The GF2020 service delivery model used a two-generational (2Gen) approach that simultaneously addressed the needs of parents/caregivers and their children (ages 0–6). The program used case management to direct families to evidence-based interventions and wraparound services. GF2020 was implemented across eight subgrantees and their partners located within five neighborhoods in Indianapolis. This brief highlights the need for future 2Gen services that could help families meet their basic needs—specifically, assistance with transportation, rent, and utilities. Further, we discuss the need to broaden future 2Gen services in Indianapolis.
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    Homeownership & home values among Black neighborhoods in Marion County (2018)
    (2020-02) Merritt, Breanca; Peña, Rachell; Bow, Brendan; Purcell, Jacob; Camacho-Reyes, Karla; Yang, Elle
    A 2018 report from the Brookings Institute found that homes in majority-black neighborhoods in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson metro area were valued at $18,000 less than those in similar—yet not predominately black—neighborhoods. This follows a national trend in which homes in black neighborhoods were undervalued by $48,000 on average. In fact, in 117 of the 119 metro areas included in the Brookings report, a home in a majority-black neighborhood was valued less than those in other neighborhoods. These areas also are more likely to be more segregated and provide fewer upward mobility opportunities for black residents. This brief examines trends in black homeownership specifically for Marion County.
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    Township Assistance in Marion County: An analysis of assistance distribution
    (Center for Research on Inclusion and Social Policy at IU, 2021-05) Stringham-Marquis, Kelsie; Camacho-Reyes, Karla; Holcomb, Chris; McMurray, Khrisma; Peña, Rachell; Coffing, Bryant; Purcell, Jacob; Euceda, Jocelyn; Bow, Brendan
    Township government is one of the oldest forms of local government in Indiana and dates back to the 1800s. Township trustee offices in Indiana provide emergency assistance to residents who experience unexpected challenges. The services—formerly known as “poor relief”—are designed to be a last resort to receive help compared to sustaining assistance that other government programs may provide. Each Indiana township follows general guidelines dictated by the state and can tailor these guidelines to fit their specific residents and circumstances. Although there are some variations in the types of assistance each Marion County township provides, they all must report the distribution of funds. The report will include an analysis of trends in Marion County, including the scope of township assistance, its utilization, and potential disparities.