BCSAP Evaluation

The evaluation and outcomes (expected results) of the British Columbia Settlement and Adaptation Program (BCSAP) vary depending on the specific service stream, but all are intended to help newcomers successfully settle and adapt to their new lives in B.C.

Established in 2006, the British Columbia Settlement and Adaptation Program (BCSAP) evaluation framework outlines issues and recommends a series of three evaluations: one process, followed by two outcomes evaluations. The first two reports have been completed.

The process evaluation was undertaken in 2006/2007 by focus consultants and concentrated on program strengths and areas of improvement, resulting in the BCSAP Formative Evaluation – Final Report 2006-2007 (PDF - 2.01MB). The report makes 27 recommendations, each of which is addressed through a ministry response.

The first BCSAP Outcome Evaluation – Final Report 2007-2008(PDF - 786KB), conducted by Ference Weicker & Company Ltd. during April to December 2008, identifies appropriate outcomes linked to BCSAP. The focus is primarily on achievement of results, and builds on the data collection, analysis and evaluative conclusions from the process evaluation. The final report also makes five major recommendations, each of which is addressed through a ministry response.

The 2007 BCSAP Outcomes & Client Satisfaction Survey is also available, and monitors client achievement in reaching some of the immediate and intermediate outcomes expected, as well as client satisfaction with the program.

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