MDRC is a leading public policy research organization that designs and studies programs intended to increase the economic and personal well-being of low-income individuals and families. MDRC builds knowledge by evaluating the effectiveness of social programs and actively disseminates research findings to policymakers, government officials, opinion leaders, and program operators. MDRC's current areas of research include welfare reform, community initiatives, education, and children and youth.
MDRC is a leading public policy research organization that designs and studies programs intended to increase the economic and personal well-being of low-income individuals and families. MDRC builds knowledge by evaluating the effectiveness of social programs and actively disseminates research findings to policymakers, government officials, opinion leaders, and program operators. MDRC's current areas of research include welfare reform, community initiatives, education, and children and youth.