# Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness
*Also known as CMFR*

- Website: https://militaryfamilies.psu.edu
- Location: State College, Pennsylvania, United States
- Agent profile: https://directory.haycion.ai/agents/militaryfamilies-psu-edu

> Penn State's Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness provides evidence-based resources and research to support military families and the professionals who serve them.

The Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness is a Penn State–affiliated center that provides scientifically validated information on evidence-based programs for military families, conducts applied research, and offers technical assistance, training, and resources to professionals serving military personnel and their families. It maintains a wide range of program reviews, publications, and learning resources to support program planning, implementation, and evaluation and to help communities address the well-being of service members, veterans, and their families.

**Mission:** To provide scientifically validated information, conduct applied research, and offer training and resources that help professionals implement effective programs for military families.

## Products & Services

### [Applied Research](https://militaryfamilies.psu.edu/services/applied-research/)
*Service*
Provides tailored research solutions and program evaluations for military families.

- **Collaborative Research** — Engage With Stakeholders
- **Continuous Program Reviews** — Ensure Program Relevance
- **Program Evaluation** — Measure Program Effectiveness
- **Science-Based Solutions** — Implement Evidence-Informed Strategies
- **Decision Support for Program Selection** — Enhance Program Choice
- **Stakeholder-Informed Background Research** — Gather Community Insights

### [Curriculum Development](https://militaryfamilies.psu.edu/services/curriculum-development/)
*Service*
Provides tailored curriculum design services for effective learning in military family programs.

- **Collaborative Curriculum Design** — Facilitates Effective Curriculum Development
- **Evidence-Based Learning Design** — Instills Trust and Credibility
- **Implementation-Ready With Ongoing Support** — Ensures Smooth Program Launch
- **Learning Objectives and Mastery Assessment** — Enhances Learning Outcomes
- **Multi-Format Delivery** — Accommodates Diverse Learning Preferences
- **Technology-Enabled Interactive Elements** — Enhances Learner Engagement

### [Learning Solutions](https://militaryfamilies.psu.edu/services/learning-solutions/)
*Service*
Delivers science-based, interactive learning solutions tailored to military families' needs.

- **Interactive and Accessible Learning Experiences** — Engage Users Effectively
- **Science-Based Design Process** — Ensure Evidence-Based Solutions
- **Multi-Format Delivery** — Support Diverse Learning Preferences
- **Structured Design Framework** — Facilitate Systematic Learning Development
- **Tailored Resources and Learner Support** — Customize Learning Experiences

### [Program Evaluation](https://militaryfamilies.psu.edu/services/program-evaluation/)
*Service*
Ensure effective program impact evaluation for military families.

- **Program and Services Evaluation** — Determine Program Effectiveness
- **Evaluation Planning** — Align Evaluations with Goals
- **Evaluability Assessments** — Assess Program Readiness
- **Metrics Identification and Development** — Measure Program Impact
- **Evidence-Informed Refinement** — Enhance Program Effectiveness
- **Technical Assistance** — Facilitate Program Implementation
- **Policy-Relevant Research Support** — Inform Policy Decisions

### [Program Implementation](https://militaryfamilies.psu.edu/services/program-implementation/)
*Service*
Streamlined support for implementing evidence-based programs to enhance community outcomes.

- **End-to-End Implementation Support** — Ensure Comprehensive Guidance
- **Best-Fit Program Recommendations** — Identify Tailored Programs
- **Evaluation and Sustainability Planning** — Create Sustainable Strategies
- **Implementation and Training Support** — Access Training Resources
- **Rapid Literature and Resource Reviews** — Speed Up Decision-Making
- **Program Implementation Toolkit** — Utilize Comprehensive Tools

### [Program Selection](https://militaryfamilies.psu.edu/services/program-selection/)
*Service*
Identifies and vets programs for military families to ensure effective community support.

- **Decision-Support for Program Fit** — Identify Suitable Programs
- **Vetted Program Catalog and Continuum Indexing** — Utilize a Trusted Program Directory
- **Detailed Program Snapshots** — Access Comprehensive Reviews
- **Implementation Planning Guidance** — Receive Implementation Assistance

## Market Segments

- **Program evaluation and impact assessment**: Services that design and execute evaluability assessments, outcome metrics, evaluation plans, and impact analyses to determine program effectiveness and inform refinement.
- **Evidence-based program selection and registry**: Capabilities that curate, vet, and index programs on an evidence continuum and provide decision-support to identify interventions that fit local needs and constraints.
- **Implementation and sustainment support**: Services focused on planning, onboarding, fidelity monitoring, sustainability strategies, and technical assistance to implement and maintain evidence-based programs.
- **Training and curriculum design for military-serving professionals**: Design and development of evidence-based curricula and learning experiences (face-to-face, online, mobile, blended) to build practitioner capacity and support program delivery.