System of Care Data Sources

This Environmental Scan provides an overview of the core data systems used across Georgia’s child-serving agencies and collaboratives. It highlights key data sources, access points, available content, populations represented, and the types of metrics collected, with sources organized by topic area. The findings are intended to inform next steps toward a more coordinated and transparent data approach for the Georgia System of Care.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES UTILIZATION

SOURCE	DESCRIPTION	AGENCY UTILIZATION	METRICS COLLECTED	POPULATION
GeorgiaUnify: a Georgia Health Information Network (GaHIN) platform Contact Info ;	GeorgiaUnify is a Georgia Health Information Network (GaHIN) platform that connects community-based organizations with healthcare providers and state agencies. It securely protects personal health information while enabling a closed-loop referral system between clinical and social care organizations.	Click to view the Social Care Use Case example graphic.	• Social care data • Clinical data	Georgia residents of all ages, with county-level estimates.
GeorgiaDirect: a Georgia Health Information Network (GaHIN) messaging service Contact Info ;	GeorgiaDirect is a secure email messaging service that enables authorized providers to send and receive authenticated, encrypted patient health information over the internet with trusted recipients in Georgia and nationwide. The Georgia Health Information Network (GaHIN) offers GeorgiaDirect at no cost to authorized, credentialed providers.	Patient referrals between providers Discharge summaries sent to the primary care provider Lab reports transmitted to the ordering physician Data sent to public health organizations Care summaries transmission	Encrypted private health information	Georgia residents of all ages, with county-level estimates.
GeorgiaConnX: Georgia Health Information Network (GaHIN) Contact Info ;	GeorgiaConnX provides robust patient search functionality that allows providers to query directly from within their electronic health record (EHR) systems to quickly access patient health information from hospitals, physician practices, state health systems, and other participating organizations.	Supports care plan exchange and ADT alert notification Provides connection to public health organizations Supports data exchange for Accountable Care Organizations and patient centered medical homes	Electronic health records	Georgia residents of all ages
Find Help Georgia (800) 244-5373 Contact Info ;	Find Help Georgia is an online platform that helps parents, caregivers, and families connect with local support services. It features thousands of programs, including parenting support, after-school activities, counseling, legal referrals, resources for grandparents, and assistance related to family violence and safety concerns.	Community-based organizations can use Find Help Georgia to connect families with accurate, up-to-date services by claiming their program listings and keeping resource information current on the platform.	Directory of community resources including behavioral health and social services Service categories and descriptions Provider organization details Eligibility requirements Service area/geography Contact and referral information	Georgia residents of all ages
Department of Community Health Ease (404) 656-4507	The Office of Analytics and Program Improvements provides a one-stop-shop for all data requests related to the Department of Community Health related healthcare analytics.	EASE is an online portal used to submit applications and manage processes for healthcare programs administered by Georgia’s Department of Community Health (DCH). This source is used primarily for: Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids applications Provider enrollment and credentialing Submission of reports, documentation, and forms for state health programs Supports efficient data collection, review, and processing for state healthcare administration.	Medicaid and PeachCare enrollment and eligibility Behavioral and physical health service utilization (claims/encounters) Diagnosis and procedure codes Provider type/specialty Member demographics County or regional geography	Medicaid and PeachCare enrollees
Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) Contact Info ;	GCAL is a 24/7/365 toll‑free behavioral health crisis service operated by Carelon and integrated with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. GCAL provides immediate crisis assessment, mobile crisis response, and service referrals, with data incorporated into Georgia’s 988 ecosystem to support monitoring and improvement of crisis care delivery.	Reduce healthcare spending with more cost-effective early intervention. Reduce the use of law enforcement, public health, and other safety resources.	Crisis contact volume and presenting needs Referral and linkage outcomes Response time indicators to inform System of Care accesscrisis Response capacity Service gaps	Youth and young adults younger than 25

POPULATION HEALTH

SOURCE	DESCRIPTION	AGENCY UTILIZATION	METRICS COLLECTED	POPULATION
Georgia All-Payer Claims Database (APCD) Contact Info ;	The (APCD) primarily includes medical, dental, and pharmacy insurance claims. Common data elements capture information on healthcare visits, procedures, diagnoses, prescription dispensing, costs of care, and patient demographics.	Analyze health care access, cost, and quality trends across payers and populations Support policy development, program evaluation, and system planning Identify disparities in care and utilization Promote transparency in healthcare costs and outcomes for policymakers, researchers, and the public	• Medical visits • Procedures • Diagnoses • Medication Dispensing • Costs of care • Demographics	Georgia residents with medical, dental, and/or pharmacy coverage.
Atlanta Regional Collaborative for Health Improvement (ARCHI) (404) 413-0288 Contact Info ;	ARCHI uses shared data to identify and examine the root causes of health across Atlanta. It tracks key community health indicators and partners with local organizations to monitor trends and progress, including literacy rates, access to routine medical care and health insurance, transportation access, SNAP participation, income and poverty measures, housing cost burden, air quality, and physical activity.	Track key community health indicators Focus on collaboration with partners demonstrating measurable gains. Contribute to broader understanding of the barriers to better health in Atlanta.	Community-level indicators related to behavioral health, substance use, maternal and child health, and social determinants of health to support regional needs assessment and system of care planning	Georgia residents (all ages)
UniteUs Contact Info ;	UniteUs supports coordinated referral pathways for government agencies, healthcare providers, health plans, and community-based organizations, helping ensure individuals receive timely, connected care and do not fall through the cracks when seeking services.	Identify service gaps Connect people to needed resources Contribute to broader understanding of the barriers to better health in Atlanta.	Client demographics Identified social needs Referral volume and type Closed-loop referral outcomes (accepted/completed/unmet) Service utilization Network performance indicators to monitor social needs and cross-sector	Georgia residents with medical, dental, and/or pharmacy coverage.
Cross Agency Child Data System (CACDS) Contact Info ;	CACDS provides longitudinal data on early childhood education enrollment, supporting analysis of participation and trends over time.	Track child outcomes across health, education, and social domains Inform policy, program planning, and funding decisions Support cross-agency coordination and improve service delivery for children and families Identify disparities and gaps in services to target interventions effectively.	Child demographics Behavioral health diagnoses and service use Child welfare involvement and placement Juvenile justice contact Education indicators (enrollment, discipline, special education) Medicaid and healthcare utilization Cross-system involvement patterns and trends	Children and youth from birth through age 21 who are involved in one or more public service systems
Georgia Department of Public Health OASIS Contact Info ;	OASIS is a suite of interactive tools that provides access to and visualization of the Georgia Department of Public Health’s standardized health data repository. Available data include vital statistics, hospital discharges, emergency department visits, sexually transmitted diseases, and census population data.	Supports identification of geographic areas and populations with elevated health and substance-related risk factors using population health indicators to inform system of care needs assessment, prevention priorities, and cross-sector planning.	Population-level indicators related to: • Maternal and child health • Injury and violence • Substance-related morbidity/mortality • Demographics	Georgia population of all ages, with county-level estimates.

HEALTH AND EDUCATION

SOURCE	DESCRIPTION	AGENCY UTILIZATION	METRICS COLLECTED	POPULATION
Georgia Data Analytics Center (GDAC) Contact Info ;	GDAC provides access to a broad range of health and workforce data sources, including the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce, opioid treatment facilities and pain management clinics, emergency medical services, Georgia Match results and graduate medical education, the Georgia All-Payer Claims Database, Medicaid data, and the State Health Benefit Plan.	Improve policy analysis and program evaluation Support cross-agency collaboration and coordinated interventions Identify trends, disparities, and outcomes to inform resource allocation and strategic planning Enhance government transparency and accountability through data-driven insights.	Integrated administrative data across multiple state agencies, encompassing health and behavioral health services utilization, child welfare involvement, education indicators, justice system involvement, demographic characteristics, and geographic information.	Georgia residents of all ages.

SCHOOL-BASED POPULATION

SOURCE	DESCRIPTION	AGENCY UTILIZATION	METRICS COLLECTED	POPULATION
Georgia Department of Education Insights Contact Info ;	Georgia Insights is the Georgia Department of Education’s central, public-facing platform for K–12 data, analytics, and reporting. It delivers interactive dashboards, downloadable datasets, and standardized reports on student achievement, attendance, educator pipelines, and school finances—empowering educators, families, and community members to make informed decisions.	Provides publicly accessible education indicators—including attendance, discipline, school climate, and academic outcomes—that help identify priority populations and communities, inform System of Care service planning, and establish baseline context for needs assessments and evaluation.	Enrollment and student demographics Attendance and chronic absenteeism disciplinary actions (suspensions, expulsions) School climate and safety indicators Academic achievement and performance outcomes	Kindergarten through grade 12
Georgia Student Health Survey (replaced by Georgia School Climate Surveys) Contact Info ;	The Georgia Student Health Survey focuses on school climate—the overall quality of school life—by capturing student and adult experiences, including those of families, teachers, and staff. It measures key dimensions such as academics, relationships, safety, and the physical environment, with results reported at the statewide, system, and school levels.	Assesses school climate, safety, and the learning environment from the perspectives of students, teachers, and staff, including levels of engagement, sense of belonging, safety, leadership support, and overall well-being. The data are used to identify strengths and areas for improvement, inform policies and targeted interventions, track progress over time, and guide state and local efforts to create safe, supportive learning environments.	Measures perceptions of school safety, belonging, engagement, relationships, support, and well-being, with results reported as domain-level scores and overall climate star ratings at both the school and district levels.	Kindergarten through grade 12

EARLY CHILDHOOD

SOURCE	DESCRIPTION	AGENCY UTILIZATION	METRICS COLLECTED	POPULATION
Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students (GEEARS) Readiness Radar Contact Info ;	GEEARS provides early childhood profiles for each of Georgia’s 159 counties, the City of Atlanta, Georgia State House and Senate districts, and the state’s Congressional districts. These profiles compile a comprehensive set of early childhood indicators, including access to early learning, third-grade assessment outcomes, economic hardship, and key family and health measures.	Tracks children’s kindergarten readiness across key developmental domains, including health and physical development, social-emotional skills, cognitive and language abilities, and family and community supports. These data are used to assess readiness, identify service gaps, inform early childhood planning and resource allocation, and monitor progress and the impact of early childhood initiatives over time.	Birth and child health indicators Early learning participation and quality, including Georgia Pre-K, child care, and Quality Rated programs Family economic stability measures Kindergarten readiness outcomes based on GKIDS	Children from birth through age 8 and their families