JBA's mission is to conduct the highest quality research and evaluation on innovative programs and policies designed to improve the well-being of individuals, families and communities. Founded in 1979 and quickly achieving a national reputation for excellence, James Bell Associates always strives to provide its clients with highly credible, relevant, and useful measurement information that:

• directly informs critical program management and policy decisions;
• reflects competency in developing and applying innovative research methodologies;
• involves policy makers and program managers in the planning and implementation of research and evaluation projects; and
• reflects the use of multi-disciplinary teams of professionals with substantive knowledge and
• methodological skills tailored to the specific requirements of each project.