This provides a comprehensive look at child well-being across the U.S., ranking states and highlighting policy recommendations to improve outcomes for children.
This guide provides practical financing strategies for governments to build, maintain, and expand integrated data systems (IDS) and evaluation capacity using federal and non-federal funding sources.
CalAcademy is California’s public sector innovation training program, equipping state employees with modern skills like human-centered design, data analytics, and a product mindset to enhance government services.
An updated guide for public sector and civic data users to embed racial equity and community voice throughout the data life cycle—from planning to dissemination.
A collaborative resource document detailing the civic tech support offerings, state and local government resources, and civic tech organizational support.
An online hub that connects WIC agencies and their partners through a national Data Matching Community of Practice, offering quarterly virtual convenings to share best practices, case studies, and peer learning on strategies to improve WIC outreach and enrollment.
This case study highlights how Illinois is modernizing its student data infrastructure and interagency data sharing to increase access to SNAP and Summer EBT benefits for eligible children and families, particularly those facing systemic barriers.
American Public Human Services Association (APHSA)
This article highlights how state unemployment insurance (UI) agencies are leveraging data to modernize systems and enhance access for unemployed workers.
This FormFest profile explores how Philadelphia leveraged cross-department data sharing to launch its Zero Fare program, auto-enrolling eligible residents in unlimited transit benefits while tackling the challenge of outreach and trust-building to deliver passes effectively.
Digital IDs can improve convenience, but they risk surveillance, data misuse, and exclusion if not designed with privacy, security, and accessibility safeguards.
Key functionalities and design elements recommended for creating effective online WIC applications, focusing on usability, accessibility, and compliance to improve participant experience and streamline agency operations.
