Center for Social Research

Strengthening communities through research

Other Publications


Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Connecticut

An in-depth look at the vast socio-economic, education, public health and incarceration disparities in Connecticut. More…

Help Me Grow Publications


Help Me Grow 2007 Annual Evaluation Report

Help Me Grow is a comprehensive, statewide, coordinated system of early identification and referral for children at risk for developmental or behavioral problems. More…

Nurturing Families Network Publications


NFN 2009 Annual Report

NFN 2008 Annual Evaluation Report

NFN Special Report 2008

Summarizes twelve years of program development, research, and evaluation. More…


Life Stories of Vulnerable Families in Connecticut

An assessment of the Nurturing Families Network Home Visitation Program, 2004. More…

Healthy Families Connecticut

Final Outcome Report on a Home Visitation Program to Enhance
Positive Parenting and Reduce Child Maltreatment. More…

Healthy Families Connecticut Companion Report

This report is a companion to the outcome report released in 2000 on Healthy Families Connecticut (HFC). More…

About Center for Social Research

The Center for Social Research is a community research organization affiliated with the University of Hartford. The primary mission of the Center is to seek and disseminate knowledge that will strengthen communities, inform public policy, improve human service programs, and support community organizing initiaitives.

CSR Services:

CSR offers many different research services including:

Program Evaluation and Development
Survey Design, Implementation and Analysis
Census Data Analysis
Interview and Focus Group Studies
Ethnographic Field Research
Participatory and Community Action Research

Contact CSR:

For more information about the Center for Social Research, call (860) 523-9642, or email CSR @ Hartford.edu.

Our mailing address is:

Center for Social Research
461 Farmington Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105

We’re located on the third floor of the West End Community Center building.

Click here for CSR staff bios.