Emerging Practice Series: Understanding Social Capital, Part 1 of Social Capital Webinar Series

The Social Capital Webinar Series is part of the Emerging Practice Series of the Office of Family Assistance’s Integrating Innovative Employment and Economic Stability Strategies (IIEESS) initiative. Comprised of three parts, the Social Capital Webinar Series includes insights from subject matter experts with experience building social capital from research-based, programmatic, and workforce development perspectives, as well as testimonials from TANF participants. Part 1, “Understanding Social Capital,” provides an overview of the most current research on social capital and the potential impact of social networks on low-income individuals’ employment opportunities.