Event

Early Investments: Improving Opportunities for Children at the Neighborhood Level

April 10, 2023

On Monday, April 10, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York hosted a hybrid event exploring how investments in children’s growth and development can save society money and lead to better health and economic outcomes. David Erickson of the New York Fed discussed his new book, "The Fifth Freedom: Guaranteeing an Opportunity-Rich Childhood for All." Speakers discussed how good schools, well-funded libraries, safe streets, and quality healthcare can pay long-term social dividends.

watch the event


Event Details

Date & Time
April 10, 2023
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm EDT
Join us from 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm for networking before the program begins at 4:30 pm.
Reception to follow.

Location
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Auditorium
33 Liberty Street
New York, NY
(Hybrid event)

Audience

This hybrid event was open to the public.

Media

This event was open to the media. All remarks were on the record and the event was recorded, with the recording to be made available afterwards. For media inquiries, please contact Ellen Simon at Ellen.Simon@ny.frb.org.



Agenda
Agenda
4:00pm-4:30pm Doors Open and Networking

4:30pm-4:35pm Welcome Remarks

David Erickson, Head of Outreach & Education, Federal Reserve Bank of New York
4:35pm-4:55pm Book Discussion

David Erickson, Head of Outreach & Education, Federal Reserve Bank of New York
4:55pm-5:15pm Panel Discussion

Moderator: David Erickson, Head of Outreach & Education, Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Clara Miller, former CEO of the F.B. Heron Foundation

Andrea Levere, former President of Prosperity Now

Otho Kerr, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Community Impact Investing, Federal Reserve Bank of New York
5:15pm-5:25pm Q&A
5:25pm-5:30pm Closing Remarks

This event, originally scheduled for March 23, 2023, was postponed due to illness.

The contents on this page-including third-party resources, hyperlinks and documents-are provided for informational purposes only and do not necessarily represent the views of the New York Fed or the Federal Reserve System.
By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Statement. You can learn more about how we use cookies by reviewing our Privacy Statement.   Close