Millions of Americans struggle to find work because of their history with homelessness, incarceration, behavioral health issues, substance use or inadequate education.

The Roberts Enterprise Development Fund is here to help. REDF is the nation’s only venture philanthropy investing exclusively in social enterprises that help American workers get — and keep — jobs.

The organization’s president and CEO, Carla Javits, recently spoke to Casey’s Lisa Hamilton about REDF’s mission and impact. Their conversation explores — among other points — how the traditional workforce system fails to address serious employment barriers and how social enterprises can step in to help.

Listen to the podcast featuring Carla Javits discussing job creation from The Annie E. Casey Foundation.