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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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This Settle In video, a basic guide for newcomers, provides essential information for starting a job in the United States. It explains workers’ rights and how newcomers can protect themselves from fraudulent employment schemes. In this video, newcomers will learn: How to prove they are authorized to work, even if they are still waiting for…
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Are you working with newcomers and curious about evidence-based practices to support your clients, but you have limited time? Did you know that generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) can help you begin the research needed to help identify evidence-based interventions more efficiently. This blog walks you through how to use generative AI responsibly to support research…
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Immunizations (also called vaccinations) can help keep communities safe and healthy, especially with the changing of seasons. As we move into the winter months, respiratory illnesses like flu, COVID-19, RSV, and pneumonia become more common. The following blog post contains answers to six questions on common illnesses and vaccines for this time of year. As…
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Virtual and information services (VIS) are increasingly becoming a part of service provision for newcomers as organizations find innovative ways to connect with clients via technology. The standards we describe below will provide you with guidance for the design, build, launch, and implementation of VIS programming for newcomer clients.
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Resettlement service providers carry an extraordinary responsibility in supporting refugees and newcomers through trauma, uncertainty, and major life transitions. While the work is demanding in any context, today’s shifting environment adds another layer of complexity as policies and public conversations around immigration continue to evolve. Amid these challenges, providers remain steadfast in their commitment to…
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Guidance for safety-minded virtual service delivery Virtual services are increasing rapidly and reaching newcomer clients across the country. As providers expand into virtual services, they should be mindful of clients’ safety and security needs. All caseworkers involved in virtual services should receive training on these topics. This guide provides a starting point.