S4A researchers want to learn how effective the network of social service agencies is at helping the increasing number of people who need these organizations’ resources amid the coronavirus pandemic. To read the full article, "Community study looks at strength of Sarasota’s social services amid...

The Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center will assess the capacity of social service organizations in Sarasota, FL to meet clients' needs during the COVID-19 pandemic in a two-year study. It is partnering with Visible Network Labs, a network data science and strategy company, who will lead the...

American Institutes for Research published a press release announcing their new S4A funding. See the full release here. Project: Systems Alignment for Effective Resettlement (SAFER): Engaging Refugee-led Organizations and Empowering Refugee Voices to Advance Equity in Refugee Resettlement

This report describes specific methods used to develop a community-informed plan for improving youth mental health in the Greater Parkland area of Washington. See the full report here.

YouthHealthConnect is a response to young people’s stated need for health services that resonate with their cultures and personal identities. This digital health resources map was created in response to what youth and youth-serving agencies told us about existing gaps and barriers. Our work now is...

University of Minnesota announced their S4A Impact award in a press release. See the press release here.

Collaboration across systems is essential for helping children and families access comprehensive services; however, building and maintaining strong and productive cross-system collaborations can be challenging. S4A investigators at The Ohio State University aim to create practical tools and supports...

Presenters: Shylah Duchicela, MPP | City of Durham Lauren Brinkley-Rubinstein, PhD | Duke University Ryan Smith, MPP, MTS | City of Durham View recording here . Download slides here . See project page here .

Overview In an ongoing effort to address health issues that affect communities on the South Side and beyond, the University of Chicago Medicine is launched another season of the Community Health Focus Hour on WVON 1690 AM. Entering its eighth season, the show featured topics on diet and nutrition...

Overview An article in the UDAILY at the University of Delaware highlights a new research study funded by Systems for Action. The two-year research project will explore ways to improve the delivery of health care and social services to individuals who are on probation. Read the full article here...