Video and Quotations: National leaders and policymakers

"One of the toughest jobs in government is making the right decisions about how to invest scarce dollars.  We believe policy makes a difference; that smart investments can pay huge dividends in increasing the opportunities and odds of success for children and their families.  That’s why this website is so important." - Patrick McCarthy, President & CEO, The Annie E. Casey Foundation

“Ten years ago, I challenged my colleagues to see how we could achieve a transparent and efficient government. I knew the answer was using Results-Based Accountability to set goals and measure performance.  Today, we’re implementing this framework across all the state agencies in the budget process, something that will help us see what programs are working and which aren’t – and  make critical budget decisions accordingly.  What we spent a decade working on in Connecticut is actually something that can be easily expedited by using PolicyforResults.org.  The site provides specific results-based tools, resources and policy solutions.  Combined with the Results Scorecard, it’s an ideal way for legislators to make smart, budget-conscious decisions that continue to help those who need it most, particularly in difficult budget times. I only wish the site and the Scorecard had been around a decade ago!” -  Diana Urban, Connecticut State Representative and one of Governing Magazine’s 2010 Public Officials of the Year

"This website is the dream of people who want to change the culture of state government.” - Steve Rauschenberger, Former Illinois State Senator, Former President, National Conference of State Legislatures  

“This website will give you the most reliable, and up to date information about the conditions and circumstances of children and families in your state. It also offers you evidence-based policies, financing strategies, and best practices that can make concrete, lasting improvements in their lives and life chances – whether it’s making sure kids are reading to learn in the early grades, or connecting people to the kinds of jobs that can support a family." - Douglas W. Nelson, Former President & CEO, The Annie E. Casey Foundation