Created in collaboration with DOE, “2Gen Tools to Help Families and Children Thrive: A Resource for Staff Implementing Federal, State and Local Government Staff Programs Serving Children and Families” is intended to support Federal, State, and local program directors, policy experts, program specialists, research analysts, training and technical assistance staff, grants and budget analysts and other staff in how to embed a 2Gen approach in new funding opportunities; reviewing applications; designing programs, initiatives and priorities; developing policy guidance; and designing both internal professional development as well as providing technical assistance to grantees. April 2017.