Federal Data Resources for Planning Refugee Services and Consultations
Purpose of This Document
1. To highlight how effective data-sharing can strengthen connections and coordination between newcomer-serving organizations and agencies, build stronger partnerships across local systems, and ultimately improve successful outcomes for newcomers.
2. To help service providers, local government agencies, and other community-based newcomer services organizations identify key data sources and agenda items needed for accurate community capacity assessments across systems that support newcomers.
Each of the six tabs (K–12 Education, Early Childhood Education and Care, Adult Education and Workforce Development, Health Care, Social Services and Public Assistance, and Housing) includes examples of useful metrics, direct links up-to-date national data, the federal source for that data, and practical notes on how to access or interpret it. This information can help state-level leaders shape policy and funding priorities while also giving local service providers helpful context to better understand and respond to trends they see on the ground.
Using This Information Responsibly
This resource relies on publicly accessible aggregate data to protect individual privacy while offering meaningful insight into national and local trends. Please remember that requests for additional or more granular data can feel sensitive for many partners. Always handle data thoughtfully, follow your organization’s confidentiality protocols, and prioritize privacy when discussing or sharing information about newcomers and their cases. For more information and guidance on ethical and responsible data usage, refer to the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Confidentiality Toolkit.
Also see, State and Local Data Resources for Planning Refugee Services and Consultations
