About

What We Do

OPRE studies ACF programs and the populations they serve through rigorous research and evaluation projects. These include evaluations of existing programs, evaluations of innovative approaches to helping children and families with low incomes, research syntheses, and descriptive and exploratory studies. 

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Leadership

Lauren Supplee is the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Planning, Research and Evaluation at the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). Samantha Illangasekare is the Deputy Director of the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE). 

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Staff & Organization

Read about OPRE staff and contractors by division.

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Fact Sheet

Want to learn more about OPRE? Check out the fact sheet and find out how OPRE's mission and purpose support ACF programs.

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ACF Evaluation Policy

ACF’s evaluation policy confirms our commitment to conducting evaluations and to using evidence from evaluations to inform policy and practice.

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ACF Research and Evaluation Agenda

The ACF Research and Evaluation Agenda draws upon the learning agendas being developed with ACF program offices and highlights priority questions; key past, ongoing, and future research and evaluation efforts; and active engagement activities for each program.

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Research and Evaluation Clearinghouses

In addition to building evidence through a broad range of rigorous empirical studies, OPRE catalogs, reviews, and disseminates evidence related to ACF programs.

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