About
NPC Research provides quality social services evaluation, policy analysis, research, and training. We are dedicated to improving the effectiveness of human services offered to children, families, and communities. Our highly skilled staff works closely with community partners and policymakers to implement research strategies that provide timely answers to policy-relevant questions. To support staff in realizing our vision, we maintain a flexible, friendly work environment that promotes staff well-being and fosters excellence, productivity, and creativity.
Our Approach to Research and Evaluation
A team approach to project management and implementation enables us to offer clients access to a wealth of experiences and skills. Our research staff is skilled in:
- evaluation research design
- measurement development and testing
- organizing and managing complex, multi-site projects
- consultation and training for community-based programs
- gathering and compiling archival and administrative data
- quantitative data analysis
- qualitative data analysis
- program development
NPC Research strives to involve key program, community, and policy partners in the development, implementation, and interpretation of the research to ensure that information produced is timely, relevant, and useful. As facilitators, we provide technical assistance, feedback, and coordination throughout a project. Our collective experience in developing and implementing evaluation, research, and training projects has taught us to be aware of emerging complications and unexpected issues, and to solve problems creatively.
NPC maintains the company focus on policy relevance and program improvement; dedication to high-quality services; cultural responsiveness; and being a family friendly, flexible, and caring workplace. These qualities reinforce employee engagement and commitment to our purpose and clients.
Land Acknowledgement
NPC Research is located on the ancestral homelands of the Willamette Tumwater, Clackamas, Mollala, Watlala, Multnomah, other Chinookan people, as well as the Tualatin Kalapuya who resided in what is now called Portland, Oregon. The Portland area continues to be a home to indigenous people from all directions; this legacy is apparent in a thriving Native community today. We are forever indebted to indigenous peoples for their stewardship of the land before there was a United States, as well as their continued leadership and advocacy for both their lands and their peoples who have endured the unimaginable with perseverance, strength, and resilience.