Human Services Policy Center,
The Evans School of Public Affairs : University of Washington

The Human Services Policy Center pairs applied analytic research with the promotion of policies that improve the lives of children, families, and communities, with special attention to the needs of those who are disadvantaged. Core program areas include:

Analyzing Family Support Systems: Many of HSPC's areas of expertise - financial analysis, data profiling, program evaluation, and communication - come together in our efforts to identify and analyze systems that support children and families.

Profiling Child and Family Well-Being: Washington Kids Count tracks, analyzes, and communicates information about the health and well-being of children and families in Washington.

Educating and Caring for Children: Includes projects on

1. Financing access to quality education from birth to age 5 and from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade
2. Improving the child care workforce
3. Strengthening the quality of family, friend, and neighbor care.

Building Public Understanding and Support for Better Policies: HSPC uses public communications, strategic partnerships, and experience with the policymaking process to ensure that its research actually affects policy. The Center also conducts surveys and sponsors forums on topics concerning children and families.