About Us

Mission
The Center for Human Services Research (CHSR) is dedicated to developing empirically-based knowledge to improve the design and delivery of services that address social issues and meet community needs. We conduct evaluation research and design information systems to inform policymakers and service providers across a broad spectrum of fields. CHSR values integrity in its research and is dedicated to providing timely, accurate and non-partisan information to guide best practice in the human services.

CHSR Services include:

• Designing and conducting rigorous research studies including formulating hypotheses, choosing and developing measures, collecting data, analyzing data and presenting findings
  
• Developing and maintaining management information systems to meet the programmatic, administrative, and evaluation needs of agencies, providers and researchers
• Providing consultation services on evaluation design, data collection, and proposal preparation
• Strengthening university and community partnerships to advance knowledge about the design and delivery of service programs and practices
• Promoting scholarship through the dissemination of findings
• Fostering research opportunities for scholars and students