INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF CHILDREN, FAMILIES & COMMUNITIES

APPLIED RESEARCH CENTER

The Institute's Applied Research Center (ARC) assists decision makers to better serve children, families, and communities. The ARC works with local, state, and national governmental units and with nonprofit organizations to collect, analyze, and use information for making better decisions.

Types of studies include:

• Community assessments, 
• Planning studies, 
• Problem-solving strategy development, 
• Program evaluation.

Research methodologies include:

• Survey research 
• Focus groups 
• Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping 
• Statistical analysis 
• Mixed-mode analysis.

Other services include:

• Grant writing, 
• Technical assistance and consultation, 
• Training, 
• Capacity building in research skills.

Current and Recent Projects

Current and Previous Clients

 

 

 

 

 

Applied Research Center Prof. Peggy Wiencek, Research Director