DATA FOR GOOD.
The team at the Youth Policy Lab is uniquely positioned to deploy data in service of the public good. Using rigorous evaluation design and big data analysis, we’re working closely with state and local government agencies, foundations, and large nonprofit organizations to build a future where public investments are based on strong evidence.
“We find the Youth Policy Lab to be strategic, thoughtful, sensitive to the dynamics at the intersection of government, non-profits, corporate and philanthropic space – and as equally committed to the rigors of research and the reality of human service initiatives.” -Nicole Sherard-Freeman, Executive Director for the City of Detroit’s Workforce Development
WHAT WE OFFER OUR PARTNERS University of Michigan public policy experts that make rigorous research useful and accessible. Collaborative partnerships where the problems our partners want to solve come first. Research design and data support to help our partners turn their questions into answers. Access to the University’s resources for safe and secure data analysis.
We’re always looking for new opportunities to increase measurable impact. For more information, or to discuss a new project idea, contact us: youthpolicylab@umich.edu
CONNECT WITH US
youthpolicylab.umich.edu 734-647-8829 @youthpolicylab
We help community and government agencies make better decisions by measuring what works.
EARLY STARTS Childhood experiences set the foundation for future well-being. From improving maternal and infant health to increasing childhood literacy and ensuring school attendance, we’re measuring what is most effective for giving kids an early start on a good life. • • •
Improve maternal & infant health outcomes Investigate patterns of early childhood program enrollment for children with learning disabilities and low-income backgrounds Increase childhood math literacy
THRIVING ADOLESCENTS Adolescence is an important time of change in young peoples’ lives and experiences during this period can have lasting impacts on their future. At the Lab, we’re exploring ways to improve the lives of adolescents in Michigan through partnerships that seek to understand and address the impacts of school discipline, the juvenile justice system, mental health challenges, and more. • Provide accessible mental health services in all schools • Evaluate academic impacts of school-based health centers • Better understand how interaction with the juvenile justice system influences education outcomes
TRANSITIONS TO ADULTHOOD We believe that Michigan’s future is contingent on the ways we prepare and support the adults of tomorrow. The Lab is involved in several efforts to improve how young people prepare for and succeed in early adulthood – from workforce and career training to post-secondary education, we’re helping our partners better prepare the workforce of the future. • Evaluate the impact of youth employment programs • Broaden educational pathways that provide access to jobs • Assess school-based mentoring programs and their impact
Support us in bettering the future of Michigan youth and families.
To learn more about how Andrea Plevek to partner with us, contact: Executive Director
734-615-3545 aplevek@umich.edu