Initiated by the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare, the Grand Challenges for Social Work is a groundbreaking initiative to champion social progress powered by science. It’s a call to action for all of us to work together to tackle our nation’s toughest social problems.
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Grand Challenges for Social Work
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In May, Nebraska joined several states in enacting legislation creating a universal Child Development Account (CDA) policy that provides college savings for all children born in the state. Universal and progressive CDAs is one of the policy recommendations in two Grand Challenges: Build Financial Capability for All and Reduce Extreme Economic Inequality. 
