ARMY RELOCATION READINESS PROGRAM EVALUATION

The Army Community Service (ACS) provides an encompassing and integrated approach to meet the unique and everyday needs of military-connected individuals throughout their lifetimes. The ACS Relocation Readiness Program (RRP) provides support to Soldiers and their families to help reduce challenges associated with Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves. The RRP aims to minimize the stress of relocation by providing resources to streamline the moving process, increase preparedness for relocation, decrease financial strain, and facilitate awareness and connections to community and military resources. To date, implementation of key RRP processes and evidence of intended RRP program outcomes or cost-effectiveness have not been assessed; however, examining these components is required under DODI 1342.22. The Clearinghouse has been tasked, by the Army, with addressing these gaps in knowledge regarding program functioning, outcomes, and means of improvement. The Clearinghouse will conduct a process evaluation, outcome evaluation, and cost benefit analysis of the RRP.