"The city of Seattle, Washington has been changing the way they deal with homeless populations, and gathering data to drive some evidenced-based solutions. Now, with clear incentives and data collection, employees have a path forward for helping the homeless." Journalist Rebecca Gale discusses the GPL’s What Works Cities project to improve homelessness outcomes through results-driven contracting in Seattle. ...

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Scott Cordes, St. Paul’s Director of Innovation and Budget, discusses how the Bloomberg Philanthropies' What Works Cities initiative is working in St. Paul, Minnesota. Read more in Twin Cities Pioneer Press.

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This Open Minds news report highlights Bernalillo County, New Mexico's RFP aimed at addressing and preventing adverse childhood experiences. Read more. Read more about Bernalillo County, New Mexico Behavioral Health Services Project Featured in Open Minds

CS Monitor: Pay for Success Social Impact Bonds Help Train Ex-Convicts
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NH Department of Health and Human Services Press Release: NH DHHS To Receive Technical Support From Harvard University’s Kennedy School Government Performance Lab

https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/media/pr/2018/06142018-tech-support-dcyf.htm

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RIPR: Debrief: A Plan to Overhaul DCYF
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