Child Poverty Action Lab (CPAL)
Non-profit OrganizationsTexas, United States11-50 Employees
Child Poverty Action Lab (CPAL) is a Dallas-based non-profit organization focused on reducing child poverty through data-driven public systems and community programs. Its work centers on applying and integrating evidence-based approaches to drive economic mobility, guided by five strategic areas—Benefits Delivery, Maternal Health, Housing, Criminal Justice, and Safety—and aims to align local resources by coordinating with leaders from multiple Dallas public agencies. CPAL emphasizes designing interventions at scale, centering on evidence, and empowering community-based organizations and residents to participate in the development and evaluation of programs. The organization operates as a collaborative center for data-informed decision-making in service of reducing intergenerational poverty, leveraging local partnerships to influence family outcomes. Recent activity includes a notable grant-related development in 2026 and a collaboration with The Better Block Foundation to improve community spaces in South Dallas. CPAL is situated in Dallas, Texas, and functions within the non-profit sector focused on poverty alleviation and economic mobility.