Research & evaluation
Study design, program evaluation and evidence reviews that answer the question your board actually asked.
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Edmonton · Calgary · since 2003
We connect people with evidence.
Research, data analytics and evaluation for governments, non-profit organizations and foundations serving children, youth, families and communities.
Services
Evidence-informed policy and practice.
Research, data analysis and evaluation services to help you make evidence-informed policies and decisions.
Data analytics
Linked administrative data, dashboards and the ethical frameworks for sharing information between agencies.
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Knowledge mobilization
Toolkits, workshops and webinars that turn findings into practice for front-line providers.
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Our mission
Wise decisions for children, youth and families
To inform, identify and promote effective social policy and practice to improve the well-being of children, youth, families and communities. We meet people where they are: we work with clients to clearly define the issues they need to address or the opportunities they want to seize, and together we ensure high-quality evidence that informs wise decisions.
PolicyWise at a glance
A registered charity, built on evidence.
2003
Working with governments and the social sector since
2
Offices — Edmonton and Calgary
14
Reports and webinar recordings online
News
What we are learning
Research and practice notes from the PolicyWise team.
New research shows how youth-centred information practices can help prevent youth homelessness
When youth experiencing homelessness seek housing or support, information practices shape how clearly services communicate and how well youth choices are respected.
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Establishing purpose and intention in youth homelessness data sharing
How a shared goal helps youth homelessness services decide what information to share and how to coordinate support.
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Work with us
Bring us the question you need answered.
Governments, foundations and non-profits partner with PolicyWise on research, evaluation and data projects across Alberta and Canada.