Evaluation of Refugee Social Services and Targeted Assistance Programs

The Lewin Group, with its subcontractors, performed a study for DHHS Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). This comprehensive evaluation examined the effectiveness of ORR employability services through the Refugee Social Services and Targeted Assistance Formula Grant programs. The study involved an implementation study, an outcome study, and a plan for continuous evaluation. The Lewin Group:

• Fielded a survey of more than 900 refugees
• Collected program and state administrative data
• Conducted focus groups of refugees
• Conducted site visits to understand how services are delivered and document outcomes achieved over time