Viable Futures Center

Our nation’s strength depends on the well-being of all of the population. Yet the growing diversity of the U.S. population has not brought with it parity in terms of opportunities and outcomes. Virtually every indicator of individual and community well-being shows troubling and deep-seated disparities by race/ethnicity.

A growing number of organizations and communities want to “work on race.” The work we have done and our products being used in over 20 states consistently moves clients to action to close racial gaps on key community indicators.

Responsible Government: Investing in the Well-being of Black Fathers, Families and Communities - Full Report
	An analysis of the particular ways in which Black fathers, families and communities have been impacted by poverty and its related challenges; how they have stepped up to these challenges; and ways in which federal policy can support their efforts. Particular attention is given to pending issues that advance responsible fatherhood.	Available at No Charge

Responsible Government: Investing in the Well-being of Black Fathers, Families and Communities - Executive Summary
	An abbreviated version of the above.	Available at No Charge

Race Matters Toolkit (PDF)
	Offers concrete guidance to create policies, programs, and products that advance racial equity for vulnerable children, families, and communities of color.	Available at No Charge

More Race Matters Series - Guidelines for Achieving Staff and Board Diversity (PDF)
	Would you like your organization to have access to a wider range of ideas and perspectives on your staff and Board? Use this guidance to make that happen.	Available at No Charge

More Race Matters Series - Guidelines for Promoting Racially Equitable Purchasing (PDF)
	Does your organization support the broad community when it selects its vendors? Use this guidance to identify how to make that happen.	Available at No Charge

More Race Matters Series - Advancing Better Outcomes for All Children: Reporting Data Using a Racial Equity Lens (PDF)
	Data do not speak for themselves. Learn how to frame them in ways that avoid stereotypes and inaccurate conclusions.	Available at No Charge

More Race Matters Series - Tools for Getting Started with the Race Matters Toolkit (PDF)
	Three tools offer a core strategy to advance racial equity: (1) What’s Race Got to Do with It? (2) Racial Equity Impact Analysis and (3) How to Talk About Race.	Available at No Charge