Youth Policy Lab

  1. December 5, 2024

    U-M report: Program reduces homelessness, utility insecurity

    A Michigan pilot program created to help improve health outcomes for pregnant parents and their children shows positive impacts on families, according to a new report from the Youth Policy Lab.

  2. July 29, 2024

    Disparities in career, technical education access found in Washtenaw County

    Significant inequalities in career and technical education access have been found across Washtenaw County school districts, according to a report by the Youth Policy Lab at U-M.

  3. April 26, 2023

    Youth Policy Lab to evaluate state child welfare program

    In an effort to reduce child maltreatment recidivism and foster care placement, U-M’s Youth Policy Lab will evaluate a new Michigan Department of Health and Human Services program called SafeCare.

  4. March 6, 2023

    Ford School fellow finds outlet in music

    Kaj Althaus, a Michigan Data and Policy Fellow with the Ford School’s Youth Policy Lab, performs in a band called Toed in the Ann Arbor and metro Detroit areas.

  5. April 18, 2022

    Math games: High 5s program brings the math out of play

    A math enrichment program called High 5s, developed at U-M to help close the achievement gap is being implemented in the Taylor School District.

  6. April 23, 2020

    University releases guide for nonprofits seeking public assistance

    A new resource guide developed by U-M’s Youth Policy Lab offers timely information for Michigan nonprofits providing emergency response services as a result of COVID-19.

  7. February 5, 2020

    Report finds gaps in access to career, technical ed programs

    A new U-M report detailing access to career and technical education programs in Michigan has found that while CTE courses are popular among high school students, there’s unequal access.

  8. January 17, 2018

    U-M seeks positions to help area youths develop work experience

    The university is seeking temporary positions in units across campus for its summer program that pairs Wasthenaw County youths with faculty and staff to help them gain work experience, mentorship and life skills.