GPS delivers targeted and cost-effective consultation to child welfare and juvenile justice leaders determined to re-design systems, optimize organizational performance and innovative programs. The child welfare and juvenile justice field is a small, tight nit community comprised of a complex blend of policy, practice and partnerships focused on improving life outcomes for the nation’s most vulnerable children and families. GPS is often asked what we do and how we do it. What we do is partner with child welfare and juvenile justice leaders whose heads are down and eyes are laser focused on the continuous crises and unceasing challenges their systems and organizations encounter on a daily basis. At GPS, we are committed to always be looking up and proactively scanning the horizon for cutting edge research, national best practice trends and strategic opportunities that support our clients as they embrace change through continuous quality improvement. GPS brings a collective team of seasoned of child welfare and juvenile justice consultants whose passion and lived experience in leading human service systems and organizations enhance the support our clients deserve to be successful without the “bells and whistles” common among traditional consulting firms. We bring stability, simplicity, and even a bit of fun to the table. GPS Consulting Group’s 4A Consulting Model: ASSESS, ALIGN, ACCELERATE + ACTUALIZE is specifically designed for public child welfare, juvenile justice and community-based, non-profit leaders and targets the unique complexities of serving vulnerable populations. We are unapologetic about one consistent value we apply throughout our consulting process – CONNECTION. GPS guarantees that we will remain vigilant in honoring our connection to our clients and our national network as we keep an eye on the national human services landscape so that we save you from doing a lot of unnecessary work.