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The Washington Legislature created the Washington State Institute for Public Policy in 1983. A
Board of Directors\u2014representing the legislature, the governor, and public universities\u2014governs the
Institute, hires the director, and guides the development of all activities.

The Institute\u2019s mission is to carry out practical research, at legislative direction, on issues of
importance to Washington State. The Institute conducts research activities using its own policy
analysts, academic specialists from universities, and consultants. New activities grow out of
requests from the Washington legislature and executive branch agencies, often directed through
legislation. Institute staff work closely with legislators, as well as legislative, executive, and state
agency staff, to define and conduct research on appropriate state public policy topics.

Executive Summary.............................................................................................................. 1 I. Background....................................................................................................................5 II. HOPE Centers..............................................................................................................7 III. Responsible Living Skills Programs (RLSP)................................................................. 27 IV. Next Steps for HOPE Act Evaluation.......................................................................... 37 Appendices

Appendix A: Temporary Residential Programs for Runaway Youth........................... A-1 Appendix B: Contracted Service Providers for the HOPE Act.................................. B-1 Appendix C: DASA Allocations for HOPE Center Services........................................ C-1 Appendix D: Transitional Living Programs for Older Adolescents.............................. D-1

The Institute wishes to thank the staff of HOPE Centers, Crisis Residential Centers,
Responsible Living Skills Programs, and selected Independent Living Programs for their
many hours of contribution to this evaluation. Information from the records and forms they
prepare each month forms the basis for this report, which would not have been possible
without their assistance.