The Self-Sufficiency Research Clearinghouse (SSRC), funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Planning, Research & Evaluation (OPRE), launched in May 2012 at OPRE’s Welfare Research and Evaluation Conference. Developed with input from the SSRC Technical Working Group comprised of leaders in the self-sufficiency practice, policy, and research fields, the SSRC provides researchers, practitioners, and policymakers with a dynamic Web-based repository of information – a “one stop” portal – to promote sharing of knowledge surrounding the self-sufficiency field, related programs, and policy implementation. The SSRC is a virtual library and includes access to peer-reviewed research and evaluation studies, high quality resource materials, and policy briefs as well as other resources targeted for key stakeholders in the self-sufficiency arena. The SSRC encourages dialogue and facilitates communication among research, practice, and policymaking groups, as well as others serving in fields related to self-sufficiency.
In June and July 2012, there will be three opportunities to participate in a Virtual Tour and Tutorial of the SSRC. The Virtual Tour and Tutorial will provide assistance to SSRC users in navigating and using the SSRC. The sessions will be approximately half an hour and will be offered on the following dates and times. To register, click the session you would like to attend.