Staff at Public Policy Associates (PPA) are driven to make a positive difference within their policy areas of expertise, subjects ranging from criminal and juvenile justice, education, workforce development, and healthy communities. Even in their time away from the office, you can find staff reading, listening to, and seeking out the voices and opinions of … Continued
The lack of safe and affordable housing in Michigan impacts not only individuals, families, and communities, but also statewide economic development. Michigan’s housing context is further challenged by the results of racism and discrimination, funding gaps, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and other factors. Over the past year, Public Policy Associates has been facilitating … Continued
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
Public Policy Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce it has added Craig Van Vliet to its staff as a research associate II. “Craig is a bright, young researcher with strong quantitative skills that will benefit the research projects we do for clients,” said PPA CEO Sam Singh. Mr. Van Vliet is going to be working … Continued
