Founded in 1965, Abt Associates is one of the world s largest, government and business research and consulting firms. The firm provides scientific research, consulting and technical assistance services on a range of social, economic, healty policy and international development issues. Abt Associates maintains various office locations in the United States and more than 35 project sites in over 35 countries. It employs nearly 1,000 staff members and has annual revenues of more than $200 million. The firm assists various government agencies in the U.S. to formulate a variety of public programs, including Medicaid, welfare reform, Head Start and crime reporting. Abt Associates subsidiaries include Abt Bio-Pharma Solutions and Abt SRBI.