About

What We Do

The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) studies Administration for Children and Families (ACF) programs and the populations they serve through rigorous research and evaluation projects. These include evaluations of existing programs, evaluations of innovative approaches to helping low-income children and families, research syntheses and descriptive and exploratory studies.

Leadership

Naomi Goldstein is Director of the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE). She advises the Assistant Secretary for Children and Families on improving the effectiveness and efficiency of ACF programs.

Staff & Organization

Read about OPRE staff and contractors by division.

OPRE Fact Sheet

Want to learn more about OPRE? Check out the fact sheet and find out how OPRE's mission and purpose support ACF programs.