Evaluation Partners

American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization founded in 1946 that conducts behavioral and social science research. With a multidisciplinary approach, AIR focuses on education, health, workforce development, international development, and more.

Chapin Hall is a research and policy center that focuses on improving the well-being of children, youth, and families. Their work spans various areas such as child welfare, homelessness, education, mental health, and juvenile justice. NYC Opportunity has partnered with Chapin Hall on projects including a Youth Homelessness System Assessment for NYC, and an ongoing evaluation of the Trust Youth Initiative.

Ideas42 is a non-profit organization that uses behavioral science to address social problems and improve outcomes for individuals and communities. Their mission is to apply insights from psychology and behavioral economics to design innovative solutions that promote positive behavior change. Ideas42 is a long-time partner of NYC Opportunity through their New York City Behavioral Design Team's support for NYC agencies interested in applying behavioral insights to new and existing processes and programs.

Mathematica is a leading research and evaluation organization that provides evidence-based insights to inform public policy and program design. Mathematica uses data, analytics, and technology to address pressing social challenges, from the effects of climate change on communities around the world to disparities in health care, education, and employment across the U.S. Mathematica is an employee-owned and mission-driven company.

MDRC is committed to finding solutions to some of the most difficult problems facing the nation. MDRC designs promising new interventions, evaluates existing programs using the highest research standards, and provides technical assistance to build better programs and deliver effective interventions at scale. NYC Opportunity has partnered with MDRC on projects including evaluations of Supervised Release, the Young Adult Internship Program, and Paycheck Plus.

MEF Associates is a small social policy research firm offering a full range of evaluation, policy research, and technical assistance services. Founded in 2009, MEF Associates has worked on a range of federal, state, and foundation-funded evaluation projects in the areas of child and family policy, workforce development, income security, and early childhood education.

NORC at the University of Chicago, formerly known as the National Opinion Research Center, is an independent nonpartisan research organization affiliated with the University of Chicago. NORC conducts research in five main areas: Economics, Markets, and the Workforce; Education, Training, and Learning; Global Development; Health and Well-Being; and Society, Media, and Public Affairs.

RAND is a nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decision-making through research and analysis. With a multidisciplinary approach, RAND conducts rigorous research across various fields, including national security, healthcare, education, economics, and more. NYC Opportunity has partnered with RAND on projects including evaluations of the Community Schools Initiative, Connections to Care, Scholars at Work.

The Urban Institute is a nonprofit research organization that provides data and evidence to help advance upward mobility and equity. Their research spans a wide range of areas, including housing, education, criminal justice, healthcare, and economic opportunity. NYC Opportunity has partnered with the Urban Institute on projects including evaluations of the Arches Transformative Mentoring program, NYC Kids RISE Save for College program, and the Credible Messengers study.

Westat is an employee-owned corporation that provides research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat conducts research studies in behavioral health & health policy, clinical trials, education, public health & epidemiology, social policy & economics, and transportation. NYC Opportunity has partnered with Westat on projects including evaluations of Pre-K for All, IDNYC, and the NYC Men Teach program.

WestEd is a nonpartisan, nonprofit research and development organization that focuses on improving education and human development. They work with schools, districts, and policymakers to develop and implement effective educational practices and policies. WestEd conducts research, provides professional development and technical assistance, and offers evaluation services to support educational equity and excellence.