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The Cost of Raising a Family in Austin

Wed, Oct 05

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The Cost of Raising a Family in Austin
The Cost of Raising a Family in Austin

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Oct 05, 2022, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

TPPF, 901 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701, USA

About The Event

Whether you’re single or married, have kids or just a dog, understanding how Austin policies promote or hinder family formation and how those decisions impact its citizens’ day to day life is critical to the capital city’s long-term viability.

Please join us for a reception and conversation co-hosted by the Austin LLC* and Austin Institute** as we explore how affordability, education, and other issues affect young people in Austin.

Speakers:

  • Andrew Brown: Associate Vice President of Policy, Texas Public Policy Foundation

  • Mark Regnerus: Professor of Sociology at the University of Texas at Austin and president of the Austin Institute for the Study of Family and Culture

  • Moderated by Jamie Bennett: Chair, Austin LLC

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