We have curated a multimedia library of content developed both by Switchboard and by former ORR-funded TA providers. You can browse the library by resource type, view a full list of uploads, or use the search area to access content by topic, author, year, and more.
Archived Webinar: Panel Discussion on Faith-Based Healing and Coping Practices Among Afghan Muslims
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: March 30, 2023
Topic(s): Community Engagement, Cultural Awareness
Date: March 30, 2023
Topic(s): Community Engagement, Cultural Awareness
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 Thursday, March 30, 2023, the training was delivered by Dr. Omar Reda, Dr. Sedique Popal, Dr. Jacob Bentley, Madina Masumi, and Aelya Salman. Connecting to faith, spirituality, and sacred spaces …
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Blog Post: Operation Allies Welcome: An Afghan-American Reflects on Supporting the Emergency Evacuation Response
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: March 29, 2023
Topic(s): Cultural Awareness, Immigration Legal Needs
Date: March 29, 2023
Topic(s): Cultural Awareness, Immigration Legal Needs
I recall sitting in my bedroom-turned-home-office in Washington, D.C., last August feeling distraught watching the news coming out of Afghanistan. Like most Afghan-Americans during that time, a sense of helplessness had washed over me. I wished I could do more. At the time, I was working at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) as a Gender …
Guide: COVID-19 Information for Newcomers
Author(s): National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants, and Migrants (NRC-RIM)
Date: March 27, 2023
Topic(s): Health
Subtopic(s): COVID-19
Date: March 27, 2023
Topic(s): Health
Subtopic(s): COVID-19
NRC-RIM partnered with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to create a booklet highlighting the most important information about COVID-19 information for new arrivals to the United States. It covers a number of topics, including: The importance of staying up-to-date on vaccines Other mitigation measures like masking, social distancing, and air circulation Options for COVID-19 …
Tool or Template: Sample Housing Walk-Through Checklist
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: March 23, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
Subtopic(s): Housing Orientation
Date: March 23, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
Subtopic(s): Housing Orientation
During a housing walkthrough, prospective renters—or those conducting the search on their behalf—should be sure the unit meets the general standards below. This checklist is not a compliance tool for any specific grant or program; always reference your grant agreement and terms for specific program requirements. This is a starting point, not a comprehensive list. …
Blog Post: Housing Selection 101
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: March 23, 2023
Date: March 23, 2023
Switchboard, in partnership with Refugee Housing Solutions (RHS), recently published a blog post on Helping Newcomers with the Housing Search. Here, we focus on the housing selection process for newcomers, from walk-through to move-in. This information is relevant for providers serving clients who have recently arrived in the U.S. and have immediate housing needs (such …
Archived Webinar: Accessing Federal Student Aid for Newcomer Youth and Adults: The Latest Guidance from the U.S. Department of Education
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: March 22, 2023
Topic(s): Adult Education, Child, Youth, and Family Services, Financial Capabilities
Subtopic(s): Child and Youth Education, Higher Education, Youth Mentorship
Date: March 22, 2023
Topic(s): Adult Education, Child, Youth, and Family Services, Financial Capabilities
Subtopic(s): Child and Youth Education, Higher Education, Youth Mentorship
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 March 22, 2023, the training was delivered by Lindsay Dusard, PhD student at the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania and Aaron Washington; Management and Program Analyst …
Podcast: Reintroducing the Switchboard Podcast
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: March 20, 2023
Topic(s): Case Management, Organizational Development
Date: March 20, 2023
Topic(s): Case Management, Organizational Development
Welcome to the Switchboard Podcast! Switchboard is a one-stop resource hub for refugee service providers in the United States, funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement. We provide resources, trainings, communities of practice, and programmatic assistance for programs funded by the ORR. This episode features a conversation with Meg Gibbon, Switchboard’s program director, about the …
Archived Webinar: Creating Balance in Case Management
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: March 17, 2023
Topic(s): Case Management
Date: March 17, 2023
Topic(s): Case Management
Hosted on 3/16/23, the training was delivered by Megan Rafferty, MA, LPC, LAC, Training Officer, Mental Health and Wellness and Tigest Coleman, MSW, LICSW, Senior Program Officer, Training Every year, Switchboard receives an abundance of questions from case managers about how to balance caseloads, paperwork requirements, and other challenging aspects of case management, such as …
Blog Post: Resource Collection: Getting Started in Navigating ORR Eligibility
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: March 16, 2023
Topic(s): Case Management
Subtopic(s): Program Eligibility
Date: March 16, 2023
Topic(s): Case Management
Subtopic(s): Program Eligibility
Determining whether a potential client is eligible for Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)-funded services can sometimes be a challenge. This blog post gathers some key resources for service providers who are new to the work of navigating ORR eligibility requirements and documentation. Federal Resources Clients with many different immigration statuses are eligible to participate in …
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Archived Webinar: Helping Newcomer Clients Find Housing: Live Q&A with Refugee Housing Solutions
Author(s): Refugee Housing Solutions, Switchboard
Date: March 15, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
Date: March 15, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
As the housing market shifts and rent prices continue to increase across the U.S., the strain on refugees and other newcomers seeking affordable housing continues to grow. During this webinar, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage with live subject matter experts. This webinar will offer key insights on frequently asked questions …
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