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RECS 2022 is Now Accepting Proposals
The Research and Evaluation Conference on Self-Sufficiency (RECS) 2022 will take place on June 1-3, 2022, at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC. Submit your proposal for a full conference session, individual presentation, or roundtable by August 27, 2021, at 11:59 pm ET.
Submitting a proposal for the first time or want a refresher?
View a recording of the RECS 2022 virtual information session held on July 22nd to learn more about the conference, conference tracks, proposal types, and tips for a successful proposal.
RECS 2022 Frequently Asked Questions
What topics can my full conference session, individual presentation, or roundtable explore?
RECS focuses on programs, policies, and services that support low-income families on the path to self-sufficiency. The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) in the Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, invites proposals within the following conference tracks:
Additionally, in response to the Executive Order On Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government issued on January 20, 2021, OPRE invites proposals with a focus on equity.
How will proposals be evaluated?
OPRE will consider the following criteria when reviewing proposals:
- Relevance to family self-sufficiency policy or program design and administration as outlined in the RECS track descriptions
- Methodological rigor, including the use of experimental designs and other approaches relevant and accessible to non-research audiences
- Innovative approaches or new contributions to the field
- Accessibility to a range of attendees, including non-researchers
- Clarity of description
Is it possible to view content from previous conferences?
Agendas and videos of selected sessions from previous conferences are available on the RECS website. Electronic copies of the PowerPoint presentations from RECS 2020 can be requested via email.
Find more information about the Call for Proposals and answers to other FAQs on the RECS website.
Reserve Your Hotel Room for RECS 2022
Make your travel plans now to attend RECS 2022 at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC. The conference location is easily accessible by the Metro, three airports, and Amtrak at Union Station. Book your hotel room by May 6, 2022, to receive the discounted rate. For more information, visit the Hotel and Travel webpage.
Registration for the conference, which is free and open to the public, will open in spring 2022.
OPRE News
Early Findings and Lessons Learned from the HPOG UP 2.0 Research Grants
This report summarizes lessons learned and early findings from the Health Profession Opportunity Grants Program University Partnership (HPOG UP) 2.0 research grants. These studies, conducted by university researchers partnering with one or more HPOG programs, aim to answer specific questions about how to improve HPOG services within local contexts.
Three-Year Impact Findings from the Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement Program (VIDA)
The Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement program (VIDA) in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, Texas, provides substantial financial and personal supports to students with low incomes so they can complete college-level occupational programs that prepare them for well-paying jobs in demand in the region. This report documents whether the program was successful in increasing access to and completion of college-level occupational training for adults with low skills and whether the program’s efforts led to impacts on credentials, earnings, and other life outcomes.
Three-Year Impact Findings from an Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training Program in Washington State
Washington State’s Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST) program aimed to teach students basic and occupational skills concurrently so they could move more quickly into higher-paying jobs or college-level courses. This report documents whether the program as implemented at three colleges was successful in increasing access to and completion of college-level occupational training for adults with low skills and whether the program’s efforts led to impacts on credentials, earnings, and other life outcomes.
APHSA & NAWRS 2021 Conference Information
The 2021 Economic Mobility & Well-Being Conference will be held as a hybrid conference August 22-25, 2021 at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, which is in the center of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Hosted by the American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) and three of its affinity groups, in partnership with the National Association for Welfare Research and Statistics (NAWRS), the conference will provide a combined experience of in-person and virtual learning to bring together those committed to providing and improving human services programs. For more information, please visit the conference website.
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Contact Information
Questions? Please direct questions about conference content to Lauren Deutsch (Lauren.Deutsch@acf.hhs.gov) or Marie Lawrence (Catherinemarie.Lawrence@acf.hhs.gov).
Please direct any general questions about conference logistics to RECS@impaqint.com.
