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AAPI LEAD Conference

Economic Mobility Catalog

A Resource for Evidence-Based Solutions

July 2025

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Results for America’s mission is to

make investing in what works

the “new normal.”

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We envision a world where government leaders effectively use evidence and data to find, fund and implement solutions that measurably close racial gaps and accelerate economic opportunity.

RFA partners with government leaders to scale evidence-based solutions

There is immense variation in economic opportunity within regions

Local decisions matter

Local decisions can powerfully shape the landscape of upward mobility.

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Effective solutions are out there

Investments in evidence-based strategies can significantly improve outcomes for residents.

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Implementation is crucial

Evidence-based strategies need to be implemented well in order to generate positive results.

catalog.results4america.org

A free library of hundreds of resources that help local leaders identify and implement evidence-based solutions supporting economic mobility.

The Economic Mobility Catalog provides resources on evidence-based solutions

“What strategies might solve this issue?”

“Who else has implemented this strategy?”

“How do I implement effectively?”

Five types of resources

Strategy Guides

50+ high-level tactics that can affect change on an issue

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Program Briefs

250+ “branded” evidence-based program models

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Case Studies

60+ narrative stories of successful implementation

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Implementation Support Pages

8 self-guided implementation curricula (and more to come)

Blogs and Expert Q&As

6 short-form thought pieces (and more to come)

Economic Mobility Catalog

Brief Demonstration

A closer look: Strategy guides

Overview

Summary of Evidence

Strategy Selection

Indicators of Community Fit

Design & Implementation

Anatomy of a Strategy Guide

Design Attributes

Equity Considerations

Key Stakeholders

Implementation Best Practices

How to Measure Success

Related Programs and Resources

A closer look: Case studies

Challenge

Solution

Overview

Results and Accomplishments

Implementation Process

Anatomy of a Case Study

Keys to Success

Obstacles

Key Design Components

Stakeholder Engagement

Reducing Disparities

Key Launch Activities

Measuring Success

Timeline

Funding

A closer look: Homelessness prevention

• Santa Clara County (CA) had among the highest numbers of individuals experiencing homelessness in the country.
• Between 2007-2012, $3.1 billion spent on homelessness services.
• In 2017, local leaders launched the Homelessness Prevention System, which provides emergency financial assistance and supportive services to households at acute risk of eviction.
• Since launch, over 17,000 residents have been served.
• 93% of participating households have remained in their homes for two years after receiving assistance.

A closer look: Alternative emergency response

• Law enforcement in St. Petersburg (FL) was devoting significant time and resources to responding to non-emergency, quality of life complaints.
• In 2021, local leaders launched the Call Assistance Life Liaison (CALL) program, which diverted these calls to social service providers.
• CALL has responded to 11,000 incidents, with 97% of responses resulting in non-carceral diversion.
• Nearly $10 million in public funds have supported the program.

A closer look: Workforce training for recent immigrants

• In Philadelphia (PA), large numbers of recent immigrants struggled to find employment in line with their skills and credentials.
• The Welcoming Center (TWC), founded in 2003, provides a range of workforce programs for recent immigrants, including courses in entrepreneurship, employment matching, and workplace-focused English language.
• 67% of participants in TWC’s entrepreneurship program had a self-sustaining business one year after programming.
• 83% of participants in TWC’s employment matching program obtain high-quality employment one year after programming.

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Upcoming opportunities:

Dive deeper with RFA

Explore the Economic

Mobility Catalog

Explore solutions

Implement solutions

Request a virtual Catalog session tailored for your community

Join the Results Network digital community to connect with other leaders

Apply for Diversion Done Right, a 7-session learning series on designing and implementing evidence-based diversion programs

Apply by August 8th

Tying it all together

Use the Mobility Metrics to understand the landscape of opportunity in your community…

And use the Economic Mobility Catalog to find solutions that work to drive progress