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
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
