Diana Garland, dean of the Baylor University School of Social Work, has conducted research about congregational social work and family ministry.

Samantha Jo Warfield is media contact for the Corporation for National and Community Service in Washington, D.C. 

“Federal Faith-Based Initiatives,” a report from the Urban Institute.

“Faith & Philanthropy,” a report from the Independent Sector.

“Faith-Based Entrepreneurs: A Survey of Earned Income Venturing by Social Service FBOs in Twelve Cities” (2005) by Amy L. Sherman and John C. Green, published by the University of Akron (Ohio).

“Faith-Based Policy on the Ground” (July 2005), an Urban Institute report on how federal policy affects the state and local delivery of faith-based social services in Birmingham, Ala., Boston and Denver.

The Hartford Institute for Religion Research posts a page with links to research reports on faith-based social services.

The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life posts a resource page on religion and social welfare that includes links to reports and publications.

The website of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships includes information on grants as well as upcoming regional conferences and targeted workshops aimed at helping organizations apply for grants.