Human Progress and Human Services 2035: A Scenario Exploration

This report explores future scenarios for human progress and human services in the United States by 2035, examining potential changes in policies, technologies, and societal attitudes that could shape the delivery and effectiveness of human services.

Excerpt from report:
“What will human progress, human need and human services be in the United States in 2035? What implications does this have for today’s strategies for public and private human service providers and community partners?”

Quick Facts
Report location: source
Language: English
Publisher: Institute for Alternative Futures
Time horizon: 2035
Geographic focus: United States
Page count: 56

Methods

The research method involved developing scenarios with input from national and local human service leaders, conducting workshops to explore implications, and formulating recommendations. Data was integrated and predictive analytics were used to support the scenarios.

Environmental scanning was only in the form of talking to experts about STEEP areas that could affect the domain.

Key Insights

The report presents four scenarios exploring the future of human services in the United States by 2035. It considers the impact of factors such as economic trends, technological advancements, policy changes, and societal shifts on human needs and services. The scenarios range from expectable outcomes based on current trends to visionary pathways involving significant transformations. The report also includes recommendations for human service providers and community partners to better inform future-oriented strategies.

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