Technical Assistance

The NAC provides a range of technical assistance to help communities explore, design, implement, and sustain Assessment Centers. Support is available at every stage—from early exploration and planning to long-term operations and continuous quality improvement.

Our technical assistance spans from multi-site learning networks that emphasize peer-to-peer exchange to highly individualized consultation, drawing on a national network of Assessment Center leaders, researchers, and experts in community engagement and systems implementation.

Whether your community is just beginning to consider the Framework or is working to strengthen existing practices, NAC offers tailored guidance and practical tools to help you:

Map referral pathways and community assets to identify opportunities to strengthen supports for youth and families
  • Design and operationalize the Assessment Center Framework
  • Build partnerships across justice, child welfare, education, and health systems
  • Strengthen staff capacity and organizational sustainability
  • Use data to drive quality improvement and measure impact
Explore our menu of technical assistance offerings or contact [email protected] to discuss a customized approach for your community.