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Blog Post: Managing Newcomers’ Housing Expectations
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: September 7, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
Subtopic(s): Housing Orientation
Date: September 7, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
Subtopic(s): Housing Orientation
Amidst rising rental prices, increasing application competition, and a dearth of affordable housing stock, the housing search is difficult. Preconceived notions newcomers may have about the U.S. housing market can further complicate the search for case managers or housing coordinators and the newcomers themselves. Below are a few of the most important facts about housing …
Guide: Leveraging College and University Housing for Newcomer Welcoming
Author(s): International Rescue Committee (IRC), Refugee Housing Solutions
Date: August 31, 2023
Topic(s): Community Engagement, Community Sponsor/Supporter, Cultural Awareness, Housing
Subtopic(s): Welcoming Communities
Date: August 31, 2023
Topic(s): Community Engagement, Community Sponsor/Supporter, Cultural Awareness, Housing
Subtopic(s): Welcoming Communities
In the face of the U.S. housing crisis, resettlement practitioners must embrace creative solutions to housing newcomers. One such solution involves partnering with institutions of higher education to meet newcomer temporary or long-term housing needs. This resource, created by Refugee Housing Solutions and the International Rescue Committee,
Archived Webinar: Strengthening Family Resilience Among Afghan Newcomers
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: August 31, 2023
Topic(s): Case Management, Family Services
Date: August 31, 2023
Topic(s): Case Management, Family Services
This webinar is presented by Switchboard, a one-stop shop for refugee service providers in the United States. Learn more about Switchboard at www.SwitchboardTA.org. Hosted on August 31, 2023 the training was delivered by Dr. Mary Bunn, PhD, LCSW; Caroline Dilts, MSW, LICSW; Dr. Euijin Jung, PhD, MSW; Farhad Sharifi, MSW; and, Asma Kharooti, MS. Over …
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Archived Webinar: Welcome Corps: How ECBOs Will Play Critical Roles in This New Initiative
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: August 31, 2023
Topic(s): Community Engagement
Date: August 31, 2023
Topic(s): Community Engagement
This webinar is presented by Switchboard, a one-stop shop for refugee service providers in the United States. Learn more about Switchboard at www.SwitchboardTA.org. Hosted on August 30, 2023 the training was delivered by Esmeralda Hoscoy, Associate Director of Support and Oversight at the Community Sponsorship Hub; Basma Alawee, Director of External Affairs at the Community …
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Tip Sheet: Know your rights: Important information for Cubans and Haitians entering the United States regarding Medical Care
Author(s): National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants, and Migrants (NRC-RIM)
Date: August 30, 2023
Topic(s): Health
Subtopic(s): Healthcare
Date: August 30, 2023
Topic(s): Health
Subtopic(s): Healthcare
Regardless of immigration status, people who have medical needs or concerns should seek treatment. Delaying needed medical care may worsen a health condition or make it more likely someone will need more complicated, lengthy, or expensive treatment. This resource, created by NRC- RIM, is intended to provide information for Cubans and Haitians entering the United …
Guide: Community Sponsorship Manual
Author(s): Refugee Welcome Collective
Date: August 29, 2023
Topic(s): Community Sponsor/Supporter
Date: August 29, 2023
Topic(s): Community Sponsor/Supporter
This Community Sponsorship Manual, created by Refugee Welcome Collective, provides knowledge and advice for community sponsors embarking on the co-sponsorship experience. Paired with knowledge from fellow group members, community, and newcomers, this manual is a guide to approaching sponsorship skillfully and thoughtfully.
Guide: Using Temporary Housing for Refugee Resettlement
Author(s): International Rescue Committee (IRC), Refugee Housing Solutions
Date: August 28, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
Date: August 28, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
The dynamics of the U.S. rental housing market have made identifying permanent housing options for newcomers difficult, resulting in longer stays in temporary housing. This resource outlines best practices for identifying, developing, and using temporary housing in resettlement. This resource, created by Refugee Housing Solutions and the International Rescue Committee,
Blog Post: Legal Support for Afghan Newcomers in the Coming Year
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: August 23, 2023
Topic(s): Immigration Legal Needs
Date: August 23, 2023
Topic(s): Immigration Legal Needs
As we begin our third year of welcoming Afghan newcomers seeking safety in the United States, the legal needs of the community have shifted as the initial parole periods end and more Afghans obtain other statuses. This blog post summarizes some of the major legal needs of the Afghan newcomer community and shares useful services …
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Blog Post: Adopting a Family Engagement Model is a Game-Changer
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: August 21, 2023
Topic(s): Community Engagement
Date: August 21, 2023
Topic(s): Community Engagement
After the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan, more than 5,000 Afghan newcomers were welcomed to Houston, Texas. For Rupani Foundation, an ethnic community-based organization (ECBO) in Houston, the evacuation posed many challenges but also presented an opportunity to engage with the families we serve in a more meaningful way. This blog post shares some of …
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Archived Webinar: Lifting Community Voices: How the Afghan Mother’s Action Committee Transformed our Approach to Community Development
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: August 21, 2023
Topic(s): Community Engagement
Date: August 21, 2023
Topic(s): Community Engagement
This webinar is presented by Switchboard, a one-stop shop for refugee service providers in the United States. Learn more about Switchboard at www.SwitchboardTA.org. Hosted on August 21, 2023 the training was delivered by Troy Bush Di-Donato; Senior Community Engagement Officer at Episcopal Health Foundation (EHF) and Neelofar Ali; Director of Programs at the Rupani Foundation …
