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The Minnesota Elder Justice Center will host a free webinar Jan. 23 on Homelessness and Older Adults in Minnesota: Insights from the 2023 MN Homeless Study." Wilder Research's Christin Lindberg will share key findings about older adults experiencing homelessness that can inform policies and unique services needed to support this population. Register at: https://lnkd.in/eQ_9u7JW

THIS THURSDAY! Spend an afternoon with Wilder Research staff to learn how to use data to inform your work. This interactive training session will help you understand data sources, interpret findings, and make data-driven decisions. Join us for "Using Data for Program Enhancement, Community Planning, and Advocacy," Jan. 23, 1-3 PM at Wilder Center in Saint Paul. Unlock the power of data!

Please Join Us! Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) and the Children's Cabinet has partnered with Wilder Research to create a five-year strategic plan for the agency that will deliver a set of bold, implementable priorities for the families, local partners, and providers it serves.       The process to create DCYF has heavily been guided and influenced by our community partners and we’re again calling on organizations, advocates, and all those connected to the agency’s Early Childhood, Child Safety, Family Well-Being, and Youth Services and Economic Development program areas to participate in a series of engagement sessions where you will have the opportunity to determine the agency’s final mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities for the next five years.   DCYF Community Partner Listening Sessions When: January 15 to February 13 Where: Virtual and in-person options Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/gSdDdWEx   For anyone unable to join one of these five sessions, know that there will be additional opportunities this spring and early summer to have your voice heard in this process – so stay tuned, we’ll share those as they become available.   Thanks for your continued partnership in this process and on behalf of children, youth, and families statewide!  

We're thrilled to announce our pro bono partners for 2025: Hispanic Outreach of Goodhue County, Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute, and the Somali Museum. These three nonprofits were chosen from a competitive pool of nearly 50 organizations serving culturally specific communities across Minnesota. They'll receive research and evaluation services from Wilder Research at no cost. We're excited to partner with them to support their important work! 🤝 Learn more about our partners and their plans: https://lnkd.in/eYTcFT3Y

Gain the confidence to use data to inform your work. This interactive training session will help you understand data sources, interpret findings, and make data-driven decisions. Join us for "Using Data for Program Enhancement, Community Planning, and Advocacy," Jan. 23, 1-3 PM at Wilder Center in Saint Paul. Unlock the power of data! https://lnkd.in/edThM6mV

APM Research Lab's Craig Helmstetter digs into the data from the "Minds of Minnesotans" survey to learn how safe Minnesotans feel in their communities. Read Craig's analysis, then head over to Minnesota Compass—a project of Wilder Research—to read Allison Liuzzi's Insights article on how these perceptions compare to crime rates in Minnesota. https://lnkd.in/emuzEjm6

What's on your 2025 resolution list? If strengthening your evaluation skills for work is one of them, our "Build Your Evaluation Skills" series can help you check that item off your list! On Jan. 23, the topic is "Using Data for Program Enhancement, Community Planning, and Advocacy" with Melissa Adolfson, Nicole MartinRogers, and Mandy Petersen. On Feb. 18, it's "Reimagining Research Products: Innovative Approaches for Evaluation" with Melissa Adolfson and Jackie Heap Aman. Check out and register for both workshops at https://lnkd.in/e9vZnyGj

Check out researcher Allison Liuzzi's latest article on Minnesotans' sense of safety and how it compares to crime rate data. Be one of the first to get the latest Minnesota Compass data and insights by following them on LinkedIn! https://lnkd.in/emfFSZMg

Do your evaluation, planning, or data collection projects need a boost? Wilder Research's team of experts can provide the tools, guidance, and research you need. Let's chat about your project! Reach out to us at https://lnkd.in/gaT-KPUA

Start 2025 off right by learning to use your organization’s data to generate actionable insights and increase your impact! Find out more about our next "Build Your Evaluation Skills" workshop, Jan. 23: https://lnkd.in/edThM6mV