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.
An MDRC study reveals key strategies to boost part-time student success including tailored programs, campuswide collaboration, employer partnerships, and support services.
Working Together for More Effective Programs and Better Outcomes
Announcing Evidence to Practice, a new approach to technical assistance that draws on 50 years of evidence and collaboration to improve programs and outcomes.
An Impact Study of the Returning Citizens Stimulus Program
Formerly incarcerated people in the Center for Employment Opportunities’ Returning Citizens Stimulus (RCS) program had fewer parole violations compared with program nonparticipants.
An Introduction to the Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results Act (SIPPRA) Evaluation
This brief describes an innovative clean energy training program that aims to improve job placement for eligible individuals with low incomes in New York State.
This study examines how three State University of New York institutions implemented success coaching programs to support online students’ academic experiences.
Three-Year Findings from the Viking ROADS Demonstration
A program at Westchester Community College based on the City University of New York’s Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) boosted graduation rates during the pandemic.
This brief explains how wage supplements, such as bonuses, stipends, or tax credits, can help retain workers in the child care and early education field.
Based on interviews and focus groups, this report offers a nuanced portrayal of the challenges people face when searching for living-wage work in Memphis.
This brief describes the DOORS community hub model, providing adults on probation with supportive services located in the same building as their probation office.
This report presents early findings from a study to determine whether past effects of a program to prevent substance use in teens can be replicated in today’s context.