The Human Services Research Institute (HSRI)
In the fields of developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health and child welfare HSRI works to:
- Assist human service organizations and systems to develop support systems for children, adults, and families;
- Enhance the participation of individuals and their families to shape policy and service practices;
- Improve the capacity of systems, organizations, and individuals to cope with the changes in fiscal, administrative, and political realities;
- Expand the use of research and evaluation to guide policy and practice.
HSRI Today... and in the future
In the first decade of the 21st Century, the Institute's mission continues to focus on improving the lives of people with disabilities. Through the Core Indicators project, staff are exploring the application of national performance standards. As a resource for technical assistance in family support, the Institute is assisting in the dissemination of best practices. As a continuing technical assistance center for evaluation of systems change in mental health, the Institute is leading the way in the application of practical strategies to assess and improve services and supports to persons with mental illness. As publisher of The Riot, the Institute has partnered with self-advocates around the country to support their voice and point of view. As a national resource for technical assistance in quality assurance, the Institute is assisting states to improve the way they ensure the well-being of people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.
