ASR is a social research firm dedicated to helping people build better communities since 1980. We help communities to measure and improve their quality of life. We help organizations to measure and improve the impact of their services. We have a strong history of working with vulnerable populations such as young children, teen mothers, seniors, low-income families, at-risk youth, veterans, and persons experiencing homelessness. We also have extensive experience working with public and private agencies, federal and local government, health and human service organizations, cities and county offices, school districts, institutions of higher learning, and charitable foundations. ASR is passionate about the power of rigorous, usable research to help our clients promote practical and lasting change in the lives of individuals, children, and families. We have broad experience working with partners at the local, state-wide, nation-wide, and international level.