As COVID-19 spread across the state in 2020, protecting the health and safety of youths in juvenile detention centers became a critical concern. State officials issued multiple orders to reduce the threat to the health of these youths. The guidance focused primarily on reducing the number of young people in confinement. In response, juvenile courts … Continued
An evaluation designed by Public Policy Associates, Inc. is helping a Michigan food bank evaluate programming and improve services to people in need. This evaluation produced the first comprehensive data on client characteristics for Feeding America West Michigan’s (FAWM) service area and generated recommendations to help its Mobile Food Pantry Program improve into the future. … Continued
For the Michigan Department of Education, PPA conducted a statewide survey of child care providers to learn about what they charge for care, the number of children they serve, and cost considerations associated with COVID-19, among other related topics. To assess the cost of providing quality care, PPA modeled annual provider revenue and expense summaries … Continued
