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Hosted on April 9, 2025, the training was delivered by ​​Jennie Guilfoyle, Legal Director, VECINA; Jessica Daly, Pro Bono Coordinator, HIAS Pennsylvania; ​​Jayme Cassidy, Pro Bono Transactions Counsel, McDermott Wil and Emery LLP​; ​​Kristin Clarens, Legal Aid Justice Center​; and, Theresa Dykoschak, The Advocates for Human Rights. ​​Nonprofit immigration legal service providers often seek to…
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While severe mental illness is rare, caseworkers should be knowledgeable about working with individuals facing these issues. This guide will provide foundational information about mental illness and how the resettlement sector can provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed services to support recovery. Please see the companion guide, Supporting Newcomers with Significant Medical Conditions, for more details about…
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This blog offers practical strategies to advocate for wage increases on behalf of newcomer clients facing cost-of-living challenges. It offers concrete approaches for both direct advocacy with employers and for preparing clients to advocate for themselves. The blog also discusses common challenges and legal considerations that could arise. Understanding the Wage Challenge The rising cost…
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As measles outbreaks continue to emerge across the United States, service providers working with newcomer populations need accurate information and culturally appropriate resources. Understanding measles transmission, recognizing symptoms, and knowing vaccination recommendations are essential for protecting vulnerable communities. This blog post provides guidance and resources for service providers on measles—a highly contagious viral illness currently…
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Data visualization is the process of presenting information using visuals such as plots, charts, and diagrams. The goal of data visualization is to help your audience understand the main message of your data without introducing additional clutter. In many cases, easy-to-read forms of visualization, such as bar and pie charts, are sufficient to present your…
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Led by: Kevin Davis, Sr. Program Officer, Workforce Development IRC PE Guest speaker: Maria Sigalas, Sr. Program Officer, Financial Capabilities IRC PE Episode overview: Finances are a primary concern for many newcomer families. However, newcomer women are often underrepresented in many economic empowerment and financial capabilities programs offered by refugee service providers. What are…
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In this blog post, Stefanie Vasquez, Program Manager at World Education Services, shares insights from her conversation with Paula DaSilva-Michelin, EdD, an internationally educated immigrant from Brazil who understands firsthand the barriers newcomers face when trying to re-enter their professions in the United States. As the Director of Programs at the Center for Immigrant Education…
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Pre- and post-migration stressors such as trauma, loss, and cultural adjustment may put refugees and other newcomers at a heightened risk for substance use disorders. Additionally, newcomers frequently face challenges accessing health care, further increasing their vulnerability to substance use disorders and their effects. To best support clients, service providers should understand substance use and…
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M&E planning never takes place in a vacuum. Service providers often find themselves navigating the competing demands of multiple grants or funders; integrating new M&E requirements into preexisting programs; and trying to collect additional data for learning and program improvement. Developing an M&E plan in this situation can feel like you have many puzzle pieces…
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The Karen Organization of San Diego (KOSD) has created a new directory of ethnic community-based organizations (ECBOs) across the United States, organized by state. KOSD developed this directory to improve access to services and strengthen support networks for refugee and immigrant communities throughout the country. This resource is designed to support both newcomers and the…
