Ingredients for Impact: Applying Implementation Science in Human Services Program

The Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation’s Supporting Evaluation Efforts for Demonstrations in Self-Sufficiency (SEEDS) project provided evaluation support and capacity building to 20 Family Self-Sufficiency Demonstration Development (FSSDD) grant recipients. These grant recipients operate many different types of programs for families who are eligible for or at risk of becoming eligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. SEEDS developed resources to support FSSDD grant recipients in conducting research, improving program outcomes, and building evidence capacity. This resource serves as a guide for human services leaders who want to use evidence to inform and improve their programs.