The Family Research Unit (FRU) provides research, technical expertise and human capacity to Fairfax County’s Department of Family Services Child Protective Services (CPS), Foster Care and Adoptions (FC&A), and the Fairfax/Falls Church Children's Services Act (CSA) Programs. The FRU team, with a 23+ year history, is comprised of research faculty and staff, with vast expertise in revenue maximization for children and youth being served by the above-mentioned programs.

The Institute is working with the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts (RCAHD) on a three-year process to improve the health department's community engagement strategies and data collection, and to make these strategies part of ongoing operations with the goal of continually assessing and refining service delivery.

VTIPG faculty and students produce annual reports directed to Albemarle County’s Board of Supervisors along with two periodic monitoring reports each calendar year directed to the County’s internal staff.

VTIPG assessed human resource capacities and per diem rates to guide the efficient and effective distribution of resources among Virginia's state mental health facilities.

In collaboration with the Roanoke Valley Collective Response to the Opioid and Addiction Crisis (RVCR), the Virginia Tech Institute for Policy and Governance (VT IPG) has taken on the process of updating the asset mapping of the recovery ecosystem in the region’s served by these organizations.

Using a federated data approach to multi-agency data integration, the central aim of Project Child HANDS (Child Care Subsidy, Health and Early Education: Helping Analyze Needed Data Securely) is to build an integrated, web-based data system for Virginia childhood initiatives aimed at low-income families, to guide program evaluation and policy decisions at the state and local levels.

CivilianLEAD is a specialized training program designed to develop and enhance the leadership skills of individuals who hold civilian leadership roles at Virginia State Police. The program helps participants to develop a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and responsibilities associated with leading law enforcement organizations.

CONNECT is a transformative cohort program designed to strengthen organizational culture and enhance high-performing teams! In today’s dynamic work environment, fostering a culture of collaboration, openness, and engagement is essential for organizational success. This program aims to provide participants with the tools, insights, and strategies needed to advance a cohesive and energized workplace.

VTIPG and the City of Roanoke will provide nonprofit and local government capacity-building training programs in order to help create a thriving community where collaborative efforts lead to more effective programming and enhanced democratic processes.

VTIPG and the Virginia Tech Institute for Society, Culture and Environment (ISCE) conducted an assessment of several options for HOPE, Inc. (HOPE) to co-locate health care services with other service providers.

The LAMPP program focuses on facility, office, department, or shift group training needs for front line staff and new managers, with funding from the Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation (VCBR).

VTIPG assessed Loudoun County’s foster care caseload and the efficacy of Loudoun County staff to maximize revenues, as well as identify funding alternatives for children in foster care.

VTIPG conducted an assessment for Montgomery County, VA, child services leadership to better understand how the county’s CSA process and structure operated in comparison to peer localities.

The Octagon House Foundation contracted with Virginia Tech from June 1 – September 30, 2025, to conduct an executive feasibility study including a market scan, a SWOT analysis based on key findings from stakeholder and case study interviews, a projection of the economic impact of visitation using IMPLAN, and recommendations.

The Virginia Tech Institute for Policy and Governance (VTIPG) conducted a limited review of the housing start assumptions used for the proposed Greene County Water and Sewer Financial Model.

TAP's Pathway Home program helps people in jails, prisons and Community Corrections Facilities (CCFs) return to their communities, find jobs, and avoid re-incarceration. Pathway Home supports participants every step of the way, from before release to a year of follow-up.

VTIPG conducted Total Action for Progress (TAP)’s triennial Community Needs Assessment (CNA) to guide the continued development and improvement of its programs and services. The CNA identified the top needs in the service area including individual-, household-, and community-level needs, as well as the impact of COVID-19 and the effects the pandemic had on TAP’s communities.

VTIPG partnered with the Virginia Tech Center for Housing Research to conduct an eviction reduction needs assessment for Total Action for Progress (TAP), funded by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). The research team utilized demographic statistics, court administrative records, CoStar real estate data, and stakeholder interviews to analyze eviction trends.

The VMF program launched in 2017 and is a nationally recognized management and leadership succession pipeline program that equips college graduates who are interested in state public service with the knowledge and capacities to lead successfully in today's complex governing environment.

VPSL is a dynamic leadership development certificate program offered by Virginia Tech that is tailored to professionals at all levels within the public sector. This comprehensive program is designed to enhance leadership skills and address the evolving needs of state agencies.

VTIPG faculty collaborated with the Virginia Tech Child Development Center for Learning & Research to conduct a process evaluation of the Virginia Star Quality Initiative (VSQI) pilot project.