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This blog post was written by Max Niedzwiecki, PhD, of Episcopal Migration Ministries’ Rainbow Initiative and Anita Fábos, PhD, of Clark University’s Integration and Belonging Hub. The post is informed by their research on how service providers can use the concept of “social determinants of health” to help LGBTQ+ newcomers integrate more successfully. Promoting the […]
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This guide helps service providers understand the distinctive challenges facing newcomers who are transgender or gender nonconforming (TGNC) and can help agencies that are engaging in training initiatives to ensure that all of their clients have access to appropriate services. It is based on a review of available resources, as well as the experience of […]
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Are you seeking materials in Haitian Creole to support clients you serve? Based on requests from providers, this blog post compiles Haitian Creole language resources to help service providers and clients navigate three crucial areas: personal safety, workplace rights, and health care access. Most resources listed below are available in additional newcomer languages as well. […]
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Understanding Haiti and the Journeys of Haitian Migrants” provides information about recent Haitian history, current country conditions, displacement challenges, and the experiences of Haitian nationals in the United States and other parts of the Americas. It aims to help U.S. resettlement agencies (RAs), local affiliates, service providers, and practitioners better understand and support Haitian migrants, […]
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Evidence about the impact of cultural competence training on client health and mental health outcomes is generally inconclusive. Five systematic reviews, including one review of reviews, all published within the past ten years, concur that existing studies lack adequate methodological rigor to draw conclusions about the impact of cultural competence training and programming. Additionally, existing […]
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This backgrounder provides information about recent Cuban history, current country conditions, displacement challenges, and the experiences of Cuban nationals in the United States and other parts of the Americas. It aims to help U.S. resettlement agencies (RAS), local affiliates, service providers, and practitioners better understand and support Cuban migrants, newcomers, and refugees in the United […]
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This blog post is based on research conducted by Lillie Hinkle, formerly Associate Policy Analyst at the Migration Policy Institute (MPI), to address the importance of meaningfully including lived experience in quarterly consultations. The findings and recommendations draw on insights shared in interviews with resettlement leaders who have lived experience of forced displacement and resettlement. […]
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This blog post offers practical guidance on supporting Ukrainian newcomers in accessing culturally appropriate food in the United States. It covers topics such as familiar foods, grocery shopping, and finding ingredients for traditional Ukrainian dishes. You will gain an understanding of how to assist Ukrainian newcomers in maintaining their culinary traditions while adapting to their […]
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This blog post offers practical guidance on supporting Haitian newcomers in accessing culturally appropriate food in the United States. It covers topics such as familiar foods, grocery shopping, and finding ingredients for traditional Haitian dishes. You will gain an understanding of how to assist Haitian newcomers in maintaining their culinary traditions while adapting to their […]
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This toolkit, developed by HIAS, is designed to enhance service providers’ understandings of gender awareness and specific cultural considerations when supporting Congolese Newcomers. It is intended to support person-centered, trauma informed care. The information contained in this toolkit was generated from cultural advisors who recommended areas of attention that service providers should bear in mind […]
