The CSSR was established in response to the rapid development of social service programs in China since the 1990s, with the purpose of assisting government and non-profit organizations to enhance these services. As an institution of social work and service, the activities of the Center include both research and training. The research part includes basic research of social issues, program evaluation, and policy analysis in order to acquire empirically-based knowledge that can improve the design and delivery of services. Collaborating with the government, it has been actively involved in the assessment of the impact of national programs such as the Minimum Living Standard Guarantee Scheme, Medical Financial Assistance, and the Rural Medical Cooperative Schemes. As for the training part of the CSSR, it conducts training for managerial personnel in governmental and non-profit organizations. Based on the different settings wherein trainees work and the needs identified in their knowledge and skills, our training provides them with practical skills for managing service programs or agencies. This training includes Organizational Conduct, Human Resource Management, Fund Raising and Grant Writing for Non-profit Organizations, Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations, and Social Services and Nonprofit Management.