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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 …
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 …
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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Toolkit: Tenant Toolkit
Author(s): Refugee Housing Solutions
Date: March 10, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
Date: March 10, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
If you are a newcomer to the U.S. seeking housing and want to learn how to be a successful renter and navigate the U.S. rental housing market, we welcome you to explore the RHS Tenant Toolkit. This comprehensive tool for newcomer applicants and renters contains vital information and resources on searching for housing, what to …
E-learning: Pro Se Asylum Module Series for Afghans: Legal Service Provider Trainings
Author(s): VECINA
Date: March 8, 2023
Topic(s): Immigration Legal Needs
Subtopic(s): Temporary Protected Status
Date: March 8, 2023
Topic(s): Immigration Legal Needs
Subtopic(s): Temporary Protected Status
These trainings are designed for legal service providers who are interested in implementing the Pro Se Asylum Module Series in their communities. Take this Course
E-learning: Introduction to Affirmative Asylum for Afghans
Author(s): VECINA
Date: March 7, 2023
Topic(s): Immigration Legal Needs
Subtopic(s): Temporary Protected Status
Date: March 7, 2023
Topic(s): Immigration Legal Needs
Subtopic(s): Temporary Protected Status
This is an introductory course for pro bono attorneys taking Afghan affirmative asylum cases through the Welcome Legal Alliance. Take this Course
E-learning: Asylum Interview Preparation for Afghan Parolees
Author(s): VECINA
Date: March 7, 2023
Topic(s): Immigration Legal Needs
Subtopic(s): Temporary Protected Status
Date: March 7, 2023
Topic(s): Immigration Legal Needs
Subtopic(s): Temporary Protected Status
This course is for volunteers assisting Afghan asylum applicants with preparing for their asylum interviews. Take this Course
