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Abt evaluated LISC’s BCO program and found participants were 19 percentage points more likely to have a “job improvement.”

Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program designed to help housing assistance recipients increase their earnings and build savings to make progress toward economic security. The standard FSS program…

Communities across the nation often need more support and access to behavioral health providers. The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Bureau of Health…

Nigeria’s health system was a dysfunctional nightmare. Planning, financing, and delivery of basic health services for the poor all were unreliable. Maternal mortality and child morbidity were at unacceptable levels. 

Abt delivers regulatory guidance and policy support to federal, state, and local agencies developing or implementing new standards and regulations in public health and safety, environmental quality and education. We conduct regulatory and policy analysis to enhance programs, services, and technology. Our databases, models, and tools withstand scientific and public scrutiny, and we provide rulemaking support to meet tight timelines. Our economic impact analysis studies and other data-driven evaluations aid in policy planning and development.

Culturally responsive sustaining education ensures that education is not only accessible but also relevant and meaningful for all students. Abt partners with non-profit organizations, education leaders, education systems, and state and local education agencies to meet the diverse needs of learners, particularly those from underserved communities. We use a strengths-based and equity-centered approach to conduct culturally responsive and rigorous research and evaluation. We collaborate with partners on goals and monitor progress to advance systemic fairness. Additionally, we help build capacity so that partners can implement equitable policies, programs, and practices on their own and ultimately contribute to student achievement and success.