Watch Live Conversation on Guaranteed Income & Baby Bonds

On September 22, 2025, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation held a live conversation on how guaranteed income and baby bonds can advance economic inclusion, close the racial wealth divide, and help families thrive. The discussion was hosted by Ariel Sankar-Bergmann, program officer in RWJF’s Healthy Children and Families portfolio.

She was joined by Aisha Nyandoro, CEO of Springboard to Opportunities, and Hope Wollensack, founding executive director of the GRO Fund. Together, they shared insights on how guaranteed income and baby bonds can create long-term opportunities for children and families.

Watch the recording

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