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Your search for Ukrainian Newcomers yielded 25 result(s).
Archived Webinar: How to Support Refugee, Immigrant, and Migrant Communities Before and After the End of the Public Health Emergency
Author(s): National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants, and Migrants (NRC-RIM)
Date: June 1, 2023
Topic(s): Health
Subtopic(s): COVID-19
Date: June 1, 2023
Topic(s): Health
Subtopic(s): COVID-19
On May 11, 2023, the public health emergency (PHE) will expire and many will see changes in COVID-19 healthcare costs, insurance coverage and renewals, and food benefits. These changes are likely to disproportionately impact some refugee, immigrant, and migrant (RIM) communities. Join this webinar where panelists from the Migrant Clinicians Network and the International Rescue …
Toolkit: Safety and Wellness: Training + Resources
Author(s): Center for Adjustment, Resilience, and Recovery (CARRE)
Date: June 1, 2023
Topic(s): Mental Health and Wellness
Subtopic(s): Behavioral Healthcare
Date: June 1, 2023
Topic(s): Mental Health and Wellness
Subtopic(s): Behavioral Healthcare
The Safety & Wellness Benchmarks are a compilation of 15 individual scales that measure observable change during the provision of case management for forcibly displaced populations in the United States.
Blog Post: Looking for Local Healthcare Providers Who Can Serve Refugee and Immigrant Patients? A New Directory Can Help!
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: May 31, 2023
Topic(s): Health
Date: May 31, 2023
Topic(s): Health
It can be difficult for service providers and communities to locate healthcare providers who are trained in refugee and immigrant health best practices. In addition, the U.S. resettlement landscape is changing with the expansion of different categories such as parolees. Finding healthcare providers who understand these varied communities’ unique health needs, who work with interpreters, …
Guide: Assisting Newcomers with Navigating the U.S. Health Care System
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: May 23, 2023
Topic(s): Health
Subtopic(s): Healthcare
Date: May 23, 2023
Topic(s): Health
Subtopic(s): Healthcare
This resource, created by Switchboard, provides guidance to service providers assisting newcomers with navigating the U.S. health care system.
Blog Post: Advice for Mentors Who Work with Newcomer Youth
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: May 22, 2023
Topic(s): Child, Youth, and Family Services
Subtopic(s): Youth Mentorship
Date: May 22, 2023
Topic(s): Child, Youth, and Family Services
Subtopic(s): Youth Mentorship
While there is no one-size-fits-all approach on how to best support mentors of newcomer youth, program coordinators can tailor their management strategies to meet clients’ specific needs and provide strong support to volunteer mentors. Below, Selina Máté describes some of the challenges and common questions that many teams face while building a youth mentorship program …
Tip Sheet: Uniting for Ukraine Health Information
Author(s): National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants, and Migrants (NRC-RIM)
Date: April 3, 2023
Topic(s): Health
Subtopic(s): COVID-19, Tuberculosis
Date: April 3, 2023
Topic(s): Health
Subtopic(s): COVID-19, Tuberculosis
This resource, created by NRC-RIM, provides information for Ukrainian Newcomers regarding COVID-19, tuberculosis, and polio vaccinations. Newcomers who have arrived through the Uniting for Ukraine program have access to certain health benefits: Health insurance through a variety of state and federal programs Domestic Medical Screening They also have two main health requirements: Certify that they …
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 …
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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Tool or Template: Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolee, Supporter, and Resettlement Agency Worksheet
Author(s): Church World Service (CWS), Refugee Welcome Collective
Date: March 10, 2023
Topic(s): Case Management
Date: March 10, 2023
Topic(s): Case Management
This worksheet can be used to facilitate a conversation between Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees (UHP), U.S.-based supporters (if applicable), and refugee resettlement agency staff to clarify and define respective activities, review services already provided, and coordinate activities that still need to be done.
