Think of Us

Think of Us is a research and design lab for the social sector. Led and guided by people who have been directly impacted by the child welfare system, we are a trusted partner across the field nationally. We publish groundbreaking research, work with cities, states, and tribes to co-design and implement solutions to long-standing challenges, and advise federal and state policy makers on effective, bipartisan solutions. In everything we do, we leverage data, technology, research, and design to center the lived experience of those impacted by child welfare in systems transformation.

We have deep partnerships with policymakers, front-line workers, leaders, and lived experts across the country – on local, state, and federal levels. We are currently working directly with 22 states and supporting another 37 through multi-state initiatives. We’ve partnered with the White House and leading federal administrators across the Obama, Trump, and Biden administrations.