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PPA Presents Study on Michigan’s CDFI Landscape at National Conference in Washington, D.C.
Public Policy Associates (PPA) this month presented findings from its comprehensive research on Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) in Michigan at the 2nd Annual CDFI Research Symposium. The event was…
ViewSpotlight on Program Evaluation Intern, Edgar Jaimes-Bautista
In this month’s spotlight we meet Program Evaluation Intern, Edgar Jaimes-Bautista. He is joining us from Michigan State University, where he is a master’s student in social work. He also…
ViewPPA Proud to Sponsor the 2025 Michigan Food as Medicine Summit
Public Policy Associates (PPA) was proud to sponsor the Michigan Food as Medicine Summit, which was held in East Lansing on October 7-8, 2025. This critical event brought together policymakers,…
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Featured Work
We are always proud of the product we produce for our clients. Below is a recent sampling of some of our work in different policy areas. Each featured work item showcases our ability to not only give the clients what they need, but produce something that stands out and makes a difference.
Summary of Study Results
The research partnership between Public Policy Associates (PPA) and the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) looks at the effects of changes to the Child Development and…
View ProjectPaths to Quality Recognition
How Child Care Programs Navigate Self-Reflection, Validation, and Observation in Michigan’s Great Start to Quality In 2023, Michigan launched the reimagined version of its Quality Recognition Improvement System (QRIS), Great…
View ProjectThe License-Exempt Child Care Option
THE CURRENT STATE OF REGULATED INFORMAL CHILD CARE IN MICHIGAN Licensed child care does not always fit a family’s needs or preferences. Instead, some turn to friends, family, or neighbors…
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