We help organizations turn research into action for moms, kids and communities.
From landscape scans and needs assessments to survey design and data storytelling, we help mission-driven organizations use research to guide change.
What We Do
Bloom Research and Strategy partners with organizations working to improve outcomes for mothers, children and the communities that support them — from statehouses to school boards, foundation boardrooms to advocacy campaigns. We bring the rigor of good research and the clarity of good storytelling — so your data doesn't just inform decisions, it moves them.
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We design and conduct research — landscape scans, needs assessments, surveys, interviews, and secondary data analysis — that gives you a clear, accurate picture of what's actually happening for families.
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Reports don't create change; understanding does. We translate findings into briefs, decks, and visuals built for the audience that needs to act on them — legislators, board members, funders, or the public.
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We turn dense research into policy briefs and testimony-ready materials that hold up to scrutiny and resonate with decision-makers who don't have time to read the full report.
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We help you turn evidence into a plan — whether that's a program redesign, a strategic plan, or a roadmap for where to invest next.
Who We Work With
State and Local Government Agencies
We help agencies collect data to understand community needs, meet reporting requirements, and translate research into recommendations that can move through a legislative or administrative process.
Nonprofits
We help nonprofits collect and analyze data that reveals the strengths and challenges facing the communities they serve. We turn those findings into compelling reports and presentations, so the case for action is clear to funders, boards, and the public alike.
Foundations
We help foundations understand what's really happening on the ground for the families their funding is meant to reach. That's often meant designing original research — like a parent survey capturing the impact of a childcare shortage — that gives foundations evidence straight from the community, not just secondhand reporting, to sharpen how they think about a funding strategy.
Advocacy Coalitions
We help advocacy coalitions build the research foundation behind a campaign — and translate that research into the kind of clear, compelling narrative that changes minds and moves policy.
How We Help
Quantitative Research and AnalysisWe’re the type of people who get excited when the Census Bureau releases a new dataset. We know the key data sources on maternal, child and community well-being like the back of our hands — and we excel at diving into that data to answer your questions and surface the insights about families and communities that decisionmakers need to see.
Survey DesignIf the data you need don’t already exist, we’ll help you collect them. We listen deeply to the questions you need answered and create custom surveys designed to gather information from your target audience. We know survey fatigue is a real challenge — so whether you need to hear from busy parents, childcare providers or community leaders, we design our surveys with the audience in mind. That means plain language, no jargon, and a survey experience that respects people's time, without cutting any corners on the rigor behind it.
Comprehensive Needs AssessmentsNeeds assessments are an essential tool for designing programs and policies that truly serve the people they’re meant to help — but collecting, analyzing and distilling all the necessary data can be daunting and time-intensive. Whether you need an assessment to fulfill federal grant requirements or simply want a deeper understanding of the community you serve, we gather the data, pair it with community voices, and turn it into a clear, actionable report — so you can spend less time wrangling numbers and more time putting them to work.
Qualitative Research and Story CollectionNumbers are important, but they never paint the full picture. Humans are hardwired for stories, and we consider it an honor when people share theirs with us. Whether we're facilitating a focus group with parents or interviewing a policymaker, we're skilled at asking the right questions — and asking them with empathy and respect for the storyteller. We make sure every story gets heard and told with the care it deserves.
Data Visualization and MappingEven the most compelling research gets lost in illegible pie charts and crowded PowerPoint slides. We apply best practices in data visualization, communication and mapping to ensure important findings are accessible and actionable to the audience who needs to understand them.
Writing and CommunicationWe believe that strong communication is just as critical as strong research — because a finding nobody understands is a finding that changes nothing. Whether it's an in-depth report, a one-page brief, or a slide deck built for a board meeting, we translate complex data into a story that's clear and compelling.
Our Approach
We treat rigor and clarity as equally non-negotiable.
Good research that nobody understands doesn't help anyone. Compelling communication built on shaky data doesn't hold up. We hold both standards at once.
We’re laser-focused on our mission.
We focus exclusively on maternal, child and community well-being. That focus means we understand the landscape, the players, the politics, and the evidence base deeply — not as generalists learning on the job.
We never lose sight of the big picture.
A board of directors, a state legislature, a foundation's program committee, a coalition of advocates — each needs the evidence delivered differently. We tailor the translation to the audience that has to act on it.
We’ve proudly partnered with mission-driven clients on:
Needs assessments, including childcare needs assessments and Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs)
Surveys
Focus groups
Landscape and policy scans
Data briefs and presentations
Data strategy for advocacy campaigns
In-depth research reports
Demographic and socioeconomic data analysis
Custom data requests
Let's turn your data into a case for change.
Ready to work together for moms, kids and communities? Reach out via this form, and let’s talk about how we can support you.