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Contribution Accountability Framework

National Initiatives



Evaluation Framework for
Citizenship and Immigration Canada's
Settlement Programs

Host Logic Model

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Activities (1): Promotion of Host program


Activities (2): Recruitment and selection of volunteers


Activities (3): Volunteer training


Activities (4): Assessment of newcomers


Activities (5): Matching of volunteers and newcomers


Activities (6): Support of volunteers and newcomers


Activities (7): Program support & monitoring


Outputs (1)

  • Existence of outreach plan
  • # and type of promotional/outreach activities delivered (by official language [OL])
  • # promotional / outreach products developed (if applicable)
  • Summary of media coverage

Outputs (2)

  • # and type of volunteers selected (characteristics and interests)
  • # qualified volunteers by OL
  • # of volunteers on wait list to be matched
  • Source of recruitment

Outputs (3)

  • # training sessions by OL
  • # participants at sessions by OL

Outputs (4)

  • # of newcomer orientations/assessments
  • # of newcomers who are accepted for matching by requested OL
  • Summary of newcomers goals
  • # of newcomers on wait list to be matched by OL of newcomers

Outputs (5)

  • # numbers of newcomers matched by OL
  • # contacts between host and newcomer
  • Duration of match
  • Amount of time spent between newcomer and volunteer (estimate)
  • Type of activities carried out by volunteers & newcomers - summary

Outputs (6)

  • # participants attending social/community outings/special events
  • # newcomers attending ongoing group activities, e.g. homework sessions, conversation groups
  • # and type of referrals of newcomers to other programs and services (quarterly summary)
  • # and type of group actvities provided in French

Outputs (7)

  • Checklist of key policies and processes related to service quality & effectiveness
  • Newcomer and host satisfaction ratings
  • Description of reports or program tools developed/implemented
  • Results of francophone minority consultations

Immediate Outcomes (1)

  • Newcomers and potential volunteers are aware of Host program and how to access it
  • Community is aware of benefits of newcomers and volunteering, including francophone minority communities

Immediate Outcomes (2)

  • Suitable community members volunteer to become hosts
  • Volunteers understand their roles and responsibilities

Immediate Outcomes (3)

  • Volunteers have the skills, commitment and knowledge to be good hosts
  • Volunteers adopt reasonable goals for hosting experience

Immediate Outcomes (4)

  • Newcomers understand their roles and responsibilities
  • Newcomers adopt reasonable goals for hosting experience

Immediate Outcomes (5)

  • Newcomers and hosts meet objectives for match
  • Newcomers are engaged in social network of hosts
  • Newcomers experience social support, friendship
  • Newcomers have informal guidance related to their goals and settlement needs
  • Volunteers have increased awareness and knowledge about other cultures

Immediate Outcomes (6)

  • Volunteers and newcomers participate in mutually enjoyable activities together
  • Conflicts in the volunteer/newcomer relationship are resolved
  • Newcomers are aware of key aspects of Canadian society, civics and culture
  • Volunteers feel supported and are retained through multiple matches

Immediate Outcomes (7)

  • Agencies and settlement sector have capacity to deliver effective programs
  • Agency staff are knowledgeable and skilled
  • Newcomers and volunteers are satisfied with quality and effectiveness of services
  • Agencies and settlement sector have capacity to promote and offer services in both official languages.

Intermediate Outcomes (1):

  • Host communities, including francophone minority communities, welcome and engage newcomers
  • Newcomers of all ages and members of host communities are engaged in diverse social networks
  • Newcomers can communicate in English and/or French
  • Newcomers can access community resources and services, including libraries, health care, education
  • Newcomers can meet personal goals, such as education, employment or income improvement

Long-term Outcomes:

  • Canadian society benefits from the contribution of newcomers
  • Newcomers are accepted and engaged in Canadian life
  • Newcomers fully participate in all sectors of Canadian society - economic, political, social and cultural

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