Webinar
In April 2025, The Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation officially launched Meeting the Moment, our new webinar series.
These webinars – moderated by Dr. Dan Wuori, bestselling author, expert on early childhood, and SZCF’s Strategic Advisor – foster dialogue, and explore solutions to today’s most pressing challenges. Through thoughtful conversation, we aim to spark bold ideas, drive meaningful action, and build a more hopeful future.
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Up Next:
Children and Screens
June 20, 2025 12-1 pm EDT
What to expect in this episode
In an increasingly online world, we are only beginning to understand the effects – both beneficial and detrimental – of digital media on children’s development. What should parents and professionals know about setting appropriate limits and choosing digital content wisely? Join the Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation on Friday, June 20 (12pm eastern) for a conversation about children and screens, featuring several of the field’s most prominent experts.
past sessions
MEETING THE MOMENT | Early Childhood and Homelessness | April 17, 2025
About this episode
An estimated 1 in every 30 American children experiences homelessness each year—a figure larger than the total number of children in 28 states. On April 17, 2025, the Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation kicked off its Meeting the Moment Webinar Series with a conversation about homelessness’ impact on the nation’s youngest learners. Host Dr. Dan Wuori explored promising policy solutions and introduced viewers to program leaders who are working to meet the direct needs of homeless children.
Who attended?
Only Arkansas, Louisiana, Kentucky, and Vermont were not represented.
Other than the U.S., Argentina, Canada, Colombia, India, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and the UK.
The webinar was 60 minutes long. On average, participants viewed 56 minutes, or 93% of the total run time.
GOVERNMENT ENTITIES
Alabama Dept. of Human Resources
Connecticut’s Dept. of Early Childhood
City of Oakland, Calif.
West Virginia’s Division of Human Services
U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services
COLLEGES
Brown University
Arizona State University
Harvard University
Vanderbilt University
Rutgers University
Oregon State University
NGOS
Every Child California
Prevent Child Abuse America
Family Solutions Collaborative Build Initiative
Mile High United Way
American Public Human Services Assoc.
FOUNDATIONS
B & MK Pritzker Family Foundation
Bezos Family Foundation