HMG National and Seed Collaborative hosted an introduction to Targeted Universalism on Thursday, April 18 from 3-4 PM ET. During this meeting we also discussed next steps on the project and share how to sign-up and participate in an interview, focus group, and/or take a survey to help shape the outcomes of this exploration.

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Seed Collaborative is a Black-owned, women-led, Los Angeles-based consulting firm supporting organizations to operationalize visionary initiatives at the intersection of organizational development and diversity, justice, access, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

A close partner to the Othering & Belonging Institute out of UC Berkeley (run by john powell, founder of Targeted Universalism), Seed builds the equity capacity of institutions to reach just outcomes and evolve their organizational cultures towards belonging. 

Seed leads for this project are: 

evan@seedcollab.com                                                                    nina@seedcollab.com

During spring 2024, HMG affiliates across the National Affiliate Network will be invited join us in this exploration of Targeted Universalism for Help Me Grow.

Together, we will delve into the:

• Understanding of Targeted Universalism among the HMG Affiliate Network
• Types of strategies HMG systems are using to advance equity
• Data affiliates are using to assess and meet the needs of all families
• Interest in integrating the steps of Targeted Universalism into HMG work
• Technical assistance and resources affiliates want and need to advance their equity work

The short answer is, this is up to each system to decide. Anyone working at or with a HMG system who has knowledge and understanding of the system’s equity priorities, values, and efforts is encouraged to participate. 

In order for this exploration to be inclusive and for result to represent the full HMG Network, all HMG systems are highly encouraged to participate. 

This could include but is not limited to: 

• HMG leads
• HMG Core Component staff
• Family leaders or members of family/parent/community advisory groups 
• HMG system partners
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging leads for the HMG system
• HMG data collection leads for the HMG system
• Elected officials/HMG advocates/ambassadors
• Key partners whose buy-in is critical to the success of equity work

To contribute to this exploration project, HMG systems can choose to engage through any of these three methods: 

1. Participate in a one-on-one interview
2. Join a focus group, or
3. Take a survey

In order for this exploration to be inclusive and for result to represent the full HMG Network, all HMG systems are highly encouraged to participate. 

We have now concluded the interview and focus group phase of this exploration.