System Transformation Technical Assistance

Brightpath Strategies partners with public agencies, jurisdictions, and community stakeholders to transform systems so that they are more equitable, accountable, and community-centered. Our approach balances technical expertise with facilitative support to help leaders, teams, and communities develop and implement reforms that lead to meaningful and measurable results.

We understand that lasting system change requires both policy shifts and cultural transformation. Whether jurisdictions are reimagining the front door to child welfare, restructuring juvenile justice services, or working to reduce racial disparities, we provide tailored support grounded in experience, evidence, and equity.

Our Technical Assistance Services Include:

• Policy & Practice Innovation - Development and implementation of innovative, equity-aligned policies and practices. Design of diversion strategies, prevention approaches, and reentry supports. Technical design of pilot programs and reform initiatives
• System Reviews & Audits - Program audits and organizational assessments. Case file reviews, compliance reviews, and fidelity checks. Recommendations to align practice with values, outcomes, and legal requirements
• Reform Strategy Design & Facilitation - Stakeholder engagement strategies that bring together youth, families, system professionals, and community partners. Facilitation of cross-system and multi-level planning efforts. Coaching and support for community-system partnerships.
• Data Strategy & Capacity Building - Development of performance measures and indicators. Facilitation of factor analysis and shared result frameworks. Support for disaggregated data analysis to identify root causes and track progress.
• Leadership Development & Facilitation Training - Training and coaching on Results Count™, adaptive leadership, and Results-Based Facilitation. Capacity-building for internal facilitators and emerging equity leaders. Design and delivery of customized leadership learning arcs aligned to transformation goals
• Support Across the Continuum 

       - Front-End Reform: Redesign of intake, referral, assessment, and investigation practices

       - Deep-End Reform: Development of alternatives to placement, case planning redesign, probation transformation, and reentry support

       - Alignment of reforms across child welfare, juvenile justice, education, and behavioral health systems.

Every engagement is tailored to local context, driven by data, and centered on equity. We walk alongside leaders and communities as they pursue bold goals and build the conditions necessary for systems to truly support youth, families, and communities.