Goals & Results of the Summit

We convened leading researchers and policy experts to establish priorities for research initiatives that can inform states and the federal government on the best policy strategies for investing limited resources to improve outcomes for children, youth, and their families. This convening focused on critical research and policy questions and provided actionable and concrete strategies and solutions to challenges across public child- and family-serving agencies and systems.

The results of the Summit will help identify opportunities for collaboration and partnership around analyzing data; compiling, synthesizing, and reporting on evidence; conducting new research; and disseminating findings for real-world applications to improve public sector services for youth and their families. Innovations Institute is dedicated to establishing a core group of researchers who, moving forward, can effectively partner in implementing the strategies and focus areas identified during the summit, ultimately informing policy solutions based on the best evidence available.