Social Work Research Guide

From the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services

Provides brochures, pamphlets, and basic information to consumers. Gives accurate, easy to understand information on a variety of consumer topics. Topics include: cars, computers, education, employment, family, food, health, housing, money, travel, etc.

From the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

From the FBI

From the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services

From the U.S. Department of Labor. An excellent career assessment.

"...digital archive of global, non-partisan public policy research...disseminate summaries and full texts, videos, reports, briefs, and multimedia material of think tank, university, government, and foundation-funded policy research."

From the Coalition for Evidence-Based Policy, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization whose mission is to increase government effectiveness

Collaborative of over 800 leading scholars that is devoted to the rapid worldwide dissemination of social science research. It is composed of a number of specialized research networks in each of the social sciences. Has thousands of full-text papers.

A current source for state child welfare laws, policies, services and much more. Covers all 50 states.

"...free tools for nonprofits to build their capacity in advocacy and organizing."

"...gathers data, conducts research, evaluates programs...and educates Americans on social and economic issues — to foster sound public policy and effective government."

"A detailed database of AFDC/TANF rules in effect for all 50 states and the District of Columbia by state..."