The mission of the Center for Innovation is to provide state policy-makers:

• Objective, In-Depth Analysis of data and policy best practice to facilitate better understanding of existing and developing issues and assess available and potential solutions. 
• Connections among policy leaders, federal and non-profit partners, and subject-matter experts to exchange insights and build partnerships.
• Technical and Consulting Assistance to enable policy leaders to develop and implement forward-thinking solutions adapted to state and regional conditions and ambitions to improve the lives of people and the strength of communities and states.