Scaling Children’s Savings for Lifelong Wealth: Lessons From Two Decades of Philanthropic Investment and Growing Momentum

The recent landmark investments from the Dell and Dalio Foundations and employers like JPMorgan Chase have signaled a turning point for the field of early childhood wealth building. While the energy may feel new, the foundation is firm: early adopters have spent over 20 years researching how Children’s Savings Accounts (CSAs) bridge the gap between early childhood stability and lifelong financial security.

Join AFN for a discussion on the framework, evolution, and lessons learned from CSA investments. We will examine practical “how-to” implications of statewide implementation, hyper-local community engagement, and the policy and funding choices that shape what families experience on the ground.

Together we will explore:

• What two decades of data tell us about effective CSA design, communication, and participant engagement.
• Why the current philanthropic and political environment is opening new pathways for childhood savings investments and impact.
• How funders can leverage strategic opportunities to strengthen, expand, and sustain the field.

Speakers:

Debra-Ellen Glickstein, Founding Executive Director, NYC Kids RISE
Rebecca Loya, PhD, Research Director, San Francisco Treasurer’s Office
Colleen Quint, President & CEO, Alfond Scholarship Foundation