Founded in 1974, MDRC is committed to improving the lives of people with low incomes. We design promising new interventions, evaluate existing programs, and provide technical assistance to build better programs.
MDRC develops evidence about solutions to some of the nation’s most difficult problems. Explore our projects and variety of products, including publications, videos, podcast episodes, and resources for researchers and practitioners.
MDRC has more than 100 current research and technical assistance projects across eight main policy domains: early care and education, K–12 education, postsecondary education, youth development, family support, employment and economic mobility, housing and communities, and criminal justice.