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Welcome to the Center for Community Research and Service (CCRS) website.
CCRS was launched in 1972 as the Urban Agent Program and since then we have engaged in community-based research, development and service activities in Delaware and beyond. We have two locations: in downtown Wilmington and on the main university campus in Newark. The programs in CCRS share a commitment to enhancing the well-being of people and places, particularly those that experience disadvantages relative to other communities.
CCRS is active in multiple areas:
- Research on health services with a focus on analysis of Medicaid administrative data in partnership with the State of Delawares Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance;
- Research on housing with a focus on homelessness and its impacts among at-risk populations, in local settings, and across services systems.
- Research and evaluation on topics related to and services addressing public health especially in the areas of the social determinants of health.
- Public Allies Delaware, which, as part of the AmeriCorps national service network, recruits and trains talented young leaders to work with non-profit partners toward facilitating social impact and meaningful community change.
- KIDS COUNT in Delaware, a project of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, which produces and uses research and data as a basis for disseminating education and advocacy materials as a means to improve child well-being in Delaware.
- Technical assistance, continuing education, and other support to community development initiatives and community-based non-profit organizations.
This website provides more information on who we are and what we do. Please take a look around and contact us about our work or about the prospect of working together to further our commitment to stronger and healthier communities.