This section conducts periodic statewide planning forums and surveys to gather local input and prepares written materials and briefings to communicate agency policy and programming directions. It monitors federal and foundation grant opportunities and communicates these opportunities to the field through Health and Planning Services Advisories. Data systems are designed to meet federal mandates and support ongoing agency policy development. The Services Research Section is responsible for designing and conducting quantitative and qualitative studies and investigations to inform the agency s planning and policy analysis activities.
Special emphasis is placed on providing assistance with the application of research findings.