2024 Impact and Reach Report
This report highlights some of the most impactful—and coolest—outcomes the Better Life Lab achieved last year.
People- and Family-Centered Policy
People Over Politics: Make the American Dream Affordable Again
CivicSpace asked what Chicagoland residents from all political orientations need to survive and thrive financially. Here’s what they shared.
Ali and Pat
A mother tells us about her journey to care for her child and herself.
How Local Early Childhood Initiatives Can Shape State Policy
With some localities moving faster than states on early childhood education expansion, how can their lessons have an upward impact?
Transforming Lives with Child Care and Community Engagement: A Two-Generation Approach
How a new Head Start facility in East Dayton has the power to be transformative for a struggling community.
Better Life Lab’s Best Books on Work-Family Justice, Care, and Gender Equity in 2024
Ten Top Moments of Care on TV in 2024
Ten TV shows stood out in 2024 as showing people providing and receiving care, managing work and care, and navigating life’s challenges.
Event Transcript: A Glimpse of Stability, The Impact of Pandemic Aid on Families in Poverty
Participatory Planning to Build Stronger Early Childhood Policy and Programs
Participatory planning is a strategy to build better public services across policy sectors, including early care and education.
Participatory Planning: the Key to Building Successful Early Childhood Education Programs
Participatory planning is a strategy to build better public services across policy sectors, including early care and education.