New at the Government Performance Lab

8/27/24 – The GPL's Coordinated Entry Systems (CES) Housing Optimization Initiative aims to better understand how CES impacts the ways people experiencing homelessness are connected to Permanent Supportive Housing nationally.

Learn more about the initiative.

7/17/24 - Between 2019 and 2023, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services made a series of reforms to reduce the number of children in congregate care from more than 1,000 to fewer than 400. 

Read the case study

6/27/24 – Service providers in Washington asked for more culturally responsive services. Washington DCYF leaders responded by adjusting contracting processes and directing $3 million to new services for Black and Native families.

Read the case study.

 

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Our Impact

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240+
intensive projects completed

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100
jurisdictions served

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$6.2B+
in funds redirected towards outcomes

"Every time I have a question about a broader systemic challenge we’re facing, the GPL provides concrete advice and examples of solutions from other jurisdictions that are highly relevant to our work."

—Vickie Ybarra, Director of the Office of Innovation, Alignment, and Accountability
at Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families