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Consulting Scientist
rick@wilder.org
Richard studies early care and education use and quality and evaluates the effectiveness of school readiness programs and community-based prevention and capacity-building programs for youth and families.
Richard has 25 years' experience working with diverse community groups and government agencies to design and carry out useful studies and to establish ongoing evaluation systems that help programs improve and measure their outcomes. Richard holds a doctorate in American Studies from the University of Minnesota.
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Wilder Research
E-mail: research@wilder.org
Phone: 651-280-2700
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Homeless Youth: Finding Home
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