IIRB, Inc. certifies the Office of Community Research's Direct-Lynx Pilot Study. The IIRB has provided conitnuous support through the application process and has provided guidance and direction to ensure the Direct-Lynx Pilot Study conforms to all regulatory guidelines and practices.

Direct-Connect has been updated. The newly updated version offers local resources the opportunity to identify their programs and serivces and increase their visibility on the Direct-Connect system, using customized categories. Additionally, the newly revised category list allows communities to better understand what type of resources are available and how to mobilize the resources to meet the needs of local youth and families.

Direct-Connect provides your community with the necessary data to inform local planning and program delivery. This customized solution also offers the opportunity for capacity building and strengthening of programs and services across the continuum – from grass roots coalition groups to local service providers, to regional programs.

Ulster County gathers key community stakeholders to prepare to launch Direct-Lynx. Direct-Lynx is a Pilot Study offering Ulster County the opportunity to identify at risk youth and link them with local and regional resources. Direct-Lynx is scheduled to launch in June 2010