Westat addresses a range of social services issues by program evaluations and reviews, providing policymakers with up-to-date analysis and performance material on meeting the needs of special populations.
Westat has extensive experience conducting research on programs and services for children, youth, and families. Our studies have focused on the neglect of children, foster care and independent living programs, child welfare policy, and programs to improve the overall health and well-being of children, youth, and families....more about Child, Youth, and Family Research
The growing elderly population has increased the need for a range of programs and services to help them live independently for as long as possible. Westat studies many of these programs, often in response to Federal, state, and local government policy, planning, and accountability requirements.... more about Research on Aging
Meeting the Nation's mental health needs poses many challenges. Westat assists Federal and other policymakers by providing up-to-date information on the mental health service delivery system.... more about Mental Health Issues
Westat studies the problem of homelessness from a variety of perspectives-causes of homelessness, interventions to prevent homelessness, transitioning from homelessness, and funding homelessness services. Our projects include evaluations using quantitative and qualitative data, evaluability studies, and surveys.... more about Homelessness
Westat conducts a number of surveys and evaluations concerning issues related to juvenile delinquency (characteristics, offenses, services, and risks for future problems), child abuse and neglect (updating statistics), and victims of violent crime (consequences, needs, and services).... more about Criminal Justice
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