Applied Research and Evaluation
Training and Technical Assistance
Effective Practice and Policy
Youth Leadership/ Professional Development
Signature Projects
CARTA strives to help youth-serving organizations, public institutions, and foundations enhance their ability to support, and nurture vulnerable youth and youth of color.
Our work includes a range of projects that examine the critical dimensions of adolescent development including the impact of such influences as family, community, culture, gender, and social class on the attitudes and behaviors of young people. We also study the most effective program and policy strategies for advancing these efforts. Using evaluation, program and/or organizational development, and training activities, we work one-on-one with providers to improve the quality and appropriateness of program models, implementation, and assessment strategies.
Our ultimate goal is to connect the dots between theory/research, practice, youth policy, and to ensure youth and provider voices inform the development, implementation, and results of our efforts.
For a Summary of Our Current Projects, download this 3-page PDF.
