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
A new PPA brief sheds light on child care providers’ experiences with providing care to children during COVID-19. The following are a few of the major findings from the brief: Providers temporarily closed due to COVID-19 but state supports stopped closures from becoming permanent. Grants were the most helpful and frequently used support provided by … Continued
The beginning of every school year is an exciting time for Michigan’s students, parents, and educators; however, much like last year, the start of the 2021-2022 school year promises to bring its own unique array of challenges. Over the course of the last two school years, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread disruption of services, … Continued
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
