Family Experience Maps

The Family Experience Maps describe the issues and challenges that Lower-Income Families face at different life stages.

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How to use the Family Experience Maps

  • Take a look at the 7 life stages listed on the map. Each stage is interconnected with the others
  • Choose a life stage that interests you. Read about the significant events, past experiences, belief systems, and considerations associated with it.
  • Use the information from the map to understand the challenges and nuances that Lower-Income Families face. Place yourself in the situations described and weigh each consideration. What kind of support would you need from your ecosystem, and how would that support ideally take form?
    • Let your answer guide you in creating experiences that will help Lower-Income Families see new possibilities. Identify areas that require support — those are where your ideas can really make a difference!

Lower-Income Families Experience Map: Marriage

Lower-Income Families Experience Map: Employment

Lower-Income Families Experience Map: Housing

Lower-Income Families Experience Map: Pre-Natal and 1st 1,000 Days

Lower-Income Families Experience Map: Pre-School

Lower-Income Families Experience Map: Youth & Young Adult

Lower-Income Families Experience Map: Primary School

To find out more about the Lower-Income Families Colabs Executive Summary, share input, or discover more ways to help, email us at [email protected].

To download the Lower-Income Families Executive Summary, click here.