Public Policy Associates, Inc. (PPA) and the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), Office of Great Start were awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families to explore opportunities to increase access to quality child care for Michigan families. This planning grant will result in a stakeholder-informed, … Continued
A recent PPA report shares lessons from a highly successful Oregon workforce program as it was redeployed in 2021 under a new organization, facilitation team, and training format. The Rethinking Job Search program was designed to bolster job seekers’ motivation and confidence in their ability to be quickly reemployed. It offered methods for dealing with … Continued
A new Public Policy Associates brief summarizes insights from Michigan parents receiving child care subsidies during the Covid-19 pandemic. PPA interviewed parents about the impact of pandemic-related policy changes designed to address the unique circumstances for parents and child care providers during the public health crisis. These policies ranged from extending the eligibility redetermination period … Continued
