
Mission
The mission of the Planning and Policy Department is to gather, analyze, and disseminate local, state, and national data and information regarding children and families. The department will inform, advise, and assist the Council, staff, and community in their efforts to develop strategies and public policies that benefit children and families in Palm Beach County.
Vision
The Planning and Policy Department seeks to be a proactive and responsive conduit of key information that contributes to the best decisions made to improve the lives of children and families in Palm Beach County.
Planning & Policy Staff:
Karen Deringer, Planning & Policy Director
Gabrielle Garberstock, Planning & Policy Analyst II
Lisa Williams-Taylor, Planning & Policy Analyst II