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Our multimedia resource library features content developed by both Switchboard and the larger resettlement community. You can browse the library by resource type, topic, population group, language, or publication year, or by using keywords through our search bar.
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To deliver data-driven, evidence-based programs for refugees, we need to ask the right questions and gather the right information. Data collection methods determine the type of information we can gather and influence data quality, affect the conclusions we’re able to draw, and have budget implications. Each data collection method has its pros and cons. To…
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To deliver data-driven, evidence-based programs for refugees, we need to ask the right questions and gather the right information. To collect the most useful data, take time to carefully plan out what you want to know by identifying questions you want to answer. Be clear on why those questions matter, then identify the data you…
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This blog post equips service providers with ready-to-use language for responding to newcomers’ common questions about U.S. taxes. Topics covered include filing requirements, income reporting, refunds, payment plans, and how immigration status intersects with tax obligations. You can use these responses as a starting point for client conversations and refer newcomers to tax professionals for…
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This guide outlines key RCA rules, distinguishing which aspects are fixed by federal regulation and which areas allow state-level flexibility. This information is intended as a comprehensive reference for understanding where states can shape their RCA programs and where they must comply with uniform federal requirements. The guide covers critical topics including eligibility time limits,…
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Paying and filing yearly taxes can be a stressful and confusing process, especially as tax law differs based on each person’s location and personal financial situation. This guide introduces service providers to the basics of tax law and tax obligations for newcomer clients.
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Does your organization aspire to do research? Going beyond routine program monitoring and evaluation, research is a systematic investigation conducted to contribute to or fill a gap in evidence or knowledge. Impact evaluations are common research projects in refugee resettlement work. Regardless of the motivation, research including impact evaluations can be difficult for an organization…