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Family Scholar House White Papers
These white papers were compiled on behalf of Family Scholar House to bring together research from subject-matter experts to inform the mission and work of Family Scholar House.
Wraparound Workforce Development
This white paper will explore the dynamics of providing wraparound supports for postsecondary students. The data will show how increasing supports for today’s students produces high return on investment for everyone. Finally, this paper will explain the value of policymakers investing in wraparound supports like the Family Scholar House model on a much larger scale.
The Child Care Conundrum
Cracking the child care code
Child care in America presents a classic conundrum. Which problem came first? Which should we address first? Why does cracking the child care code feel like a game of chicken or egg? Child care costs vary widely by state, making this relatively localized issue. Further, child care for infants costs everyone more money than it does for toddlers. This means our parents with the youngest children are often able to save more by staying home than they would earn if they returned to work and paid for child care.
This paper establishes the dynamics behind child care deserts, shortages, and costs that are causing persistent challenges for families, for the workforce, and for policymakers. Targeted solutions from every angle are needed urgently to resolve these stubborn barriers to a stable, adequate child care market. Further, child care is also integral to the health, safety, development, and wellbeing of our youngest community members and must be seen as such.
How Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Correlate to Self-Sufficiency and the Positive Impact of Family Scholar House’s HEROES Program for Tomorrow’s Leaders
In 2019, Family Scholar House piloted a new program to address Health, Education, Resilience, Opportunity, and Economic Stability (HEROES). Recognizing that these are big issues that require an investment of time and a commitment to the process in order to make significant change, FSH created a customized database to both track progress and support evaluation of the program’s impact. Family Scholar House was already providing robust assistance to single parents pursuing higher education, serving thousands of single parents each year. The HEROES program extended that work by paving an on-ramp to self-sufficiency through a pre-residential program for single parents pursuing higher education.
As this white paper shows, it makes financial sense for policymakers to increase their efforts to fund these types of programs that produce tangible, short- and long-term returns on investment for communities and their economies.
The Case for Apprenticeships
Return on investment of leveraging Kentucky’s young minds through modern apprenticeships
Stigmas that apprenticeships in America are only for students who are not able to go to college have been a barrier to wide adoption, but today’s apprenticeships are highly technical, extremely affordable, and conducive to wide adoption in a variety of industries
This white paper is a result of research from nearly 40 data sources on apprenticeships and the workforce that is likely to participate. Data unequivocally show that wider adoption of apprenticeships in the American business culture could result in vast savings for students, significant benefits for the taxpayers and the economy, and high returns on investment for employers
Investments in Family Scholar House HEALTHCORPS Program Yielding Impressive Results
Kentucky is facing critical workforce shortages, particularly in healthcare, where the strain from the COVID-19 pandemic lingers. Family Scholar House is addressing this challenge head-on with its FSH HealthCorps program. Building on a 30-year legacy of empowering families through education and workforce development, Family Scholar House is providing innovative solutions to strengthen the healthcare pipeline and support a thriving workforce for the future.
This white paper will explore the FSH HealthCorps program. The program focuses on equipping workers for roles in high-need areas, including long-term care facilities and organizations in underserved rural and urban communities. By providing free training, career experience, and unique stability without student debt, it aims to build a sustainable healthcare pipeline while creating fulfilling career opportunities.
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