This tool serves three main goals:
1. It demonstrates how data-sharing can strengthen connections between newcomer-serving organizations, agencies, and local systems, ultimately building stronger partnerships and improving outcomes for newcomers.
2. It equips service providers, local government agencies, and community-based organizations with guidance to identify key data sources and priority issues, allowing for more accurate assessments of community capacity across education, workforce, health, housing, and social service systems.
3. It provides a practical resource for refugee service planning and consultations, including Quarterly Consultations and ongoing coordination among providers. By taking stock of existing services and data, agencies can make informed decisions about how to prioritize resources, avoid duplication, and ensure that funds are directed where they are most needed.
