Refugees can’t wait. Experts predict that the number of refugees coming to the U.S. will increase dramatically in 2021. CNN reported in February that President Biden signed an executive order to restore the U.S. refugee admissions program to help meet the unprecedented global need. If approved, the refugee admission cap will increase from 15,000 to 125,000 annually.

In addition, CBS reports that the Biden administration has made a funding request to Congress, asking for billions to address issues many refugees face. Help is coming, and this is good news for refugees in the U.S. and the organizations that exist to serve them.

Is your organization set up to meet the growing demand and secure the funding government programs will provide?

Keep reading for four ways to empower your organization’s readiness and learn what you can do now to enable your organization to better help refugees who are ready for a new life today.

  1. Utilize an online intake system with multi-language configurations
  2. Manage all services in one platform– basic need, housing, counseling, education + more
  3. Stay agile with easy-to-adapt tools, such as drag + drop forms and reports
  4.  Opt for a rapid implementation plan to start tracking data now

Refugees need our help now, and we understand that you can’t wait months to start collecting data in the current crisis. Social Solutions’ Apricot 360 technology supports refugee services across the country that need to rapidly launch new programs or greatly increase capacity in order to meet the demand.

Read the full article about responding to the refugee crisis at Social Solutions.