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Guide: Leveraging College and University Housing for Newcomer Welcoming
Author(s): International Rescue Committee (IRC), Refugee Housing Solutions
Date: August 31, 2023
Topic(s): Community Engagement, Community Sponsor/Supporter, Cultural Awareness, Housing
Subtopic(s): Welcoming Communities
Date: August 31, 2023
Topic(s): Community Engagement, Community Sponsor/Supporter, Cultural Awareness, Housing
Subtopic(s): Welcoming Communities
In the face of the U.S. housing crisis, resettlement practitioners must embrace creative solutions to housing newcomers. One such solution involves partnering with institutions of higher education to meet newcomer temporary or long-term housing needs. This resource, created by Refugee Housing Solutions and the International Rescue Committee,
Guide: Using Temporary Housing for Refugee Resettlement
Author(s): International Rescue Committee (IRC), Refugee Housing Solutions
Date: August 28, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
Date: August 28, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
The dynamics of the U.S. rental housing market have made identifying permanent housing options for newcomers difficult, resulting in longer stays in temporary housing. This resource outlines best practices for identifying, developing, and using temporary housing in resettlement. This resource, created by Refugee Housing Solutions and the International Rescue Committee,
Tool or Template: Rent Pre-Payment Loan Toolkit
Author(s): International Rescue Committee (IRC), Refugee Housing Solutions
Date: June 13, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
Subtopic(s): Federal Housing Programs
Date: June 13, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
Subtopic(s): Federal Housing Programs
The International Rescue Committee’s Rent Pre-Payment Loan Toolkit is shared for use with refugees and other newcomers who can benefit from securing a no-interest loan from the IRC’s Center for Economic Opportunity to pre-pay a landlord.
Tip Sheet: Vaccines Save Lives
Author(s): Cultural Orientation Resource Exchange (CORE), International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Date: May 24, 2023
Topic(s): Health
Subtopic(s): COVID-19, Flu
Date: May 24, 2023
Topic(s): Health
Subtopic(s): COVID-19, Flu
This poster, created by International Rescue Committee and CORE, provides vaccine information resource to help your clients stay up to date and informed on vaccines and their health. This new resource is offered in 19 languages. This resource in intended to inform newcomer clients.
E-learning: Responding to Intimate Partner Violence in Resettlement, Asylum & Integration Settings
Author(s): International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Date: October 3, 2022
Topic(s): Case Management
Date: October 3, 2022
Topic(s): Case Management
This module, developed by the IRC, will help explain the foundational skills of of supporting survivors of Intimate Partner Violence. You will learn what intimate partner violence is and what foundational skills you need to support survivors. On completion of this course you will: Learn about what is intimate partner violence (IPV) Understand the foundational skills of responding …
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E-learning: Toxic Stress and Well-Being Among Students Affected by Forced Migration
Author(s): International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Date: September 30, 2022
Topic(s): Child, Youth, and Family Services
Subtopic(s): Child and Youth Education
Date: September 30, 2022
Topic(s): Child, Youth, and Family Services
Subtopic(s): Child and Youth Education
The International Rescue Committee’s New Jersey Office for Refugees developed this course in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Education. It draws from the International Rescue Committee’s expertise in implementing education and social-emotional learning programs with conflict-affected children around the world. In this course, you will learn about common experiences associated with forced migration, …
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E-learning: Toxic Stress and Well-Being Among Students Affected by Forced Migration
Author(s): International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Date: September 19, 2022
Topic(s): Child, Youth, and Family Services
Subtopic(s): Child and Youth Education
Date: September 19, 2022
Topic(s): Child, Youth, and Family Services
Subtopic(s): Child and Youth Education
The International Rescue Committee’s New Jersey Office for Refugees developed this course in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Education. It draws from the International Rescue Committee’s expertise in implementing education and social-emotional learning programs with conflict-affected children around the world. In this course, you will learn about common experiences associated with forced migration, …
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Toolkit: Cultural Validation and Translation Toolkit
Author(s): International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Date: August 22, 2022
Topic(s): Case Management, Cultural Awareness
Date: August 22, 2022
Topic(s): Case Management, Cultural Awareness
This toolkit is designed to help agencies create a Cultural Validation and Translation Review process to ensure linguistic accuracy and cultural competence in messaging and services.
Blog Post: The Virtual Afghan Placement and Assistance Program (VAPA): Virtual Support for Afghan Parolees
Author(s): International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Date: May 31, 2022
Topic(s): Case Management
Date: May 31, 2022
Topic(s): Case Management
The IRC recently launched the Virtual Resettlement Line (VRL), combining the success of both the virtual APA (VAPA) program and the Uniting for Ukraine Support Line (U4USL). VRL launched on April 3, 2023, and is a one-stop resource for any prospective clients who are not yet connected to a resettlement agency or who are struggling …
E-learning: Safety Planning in Resettlement, Asylum and Integration Settings
Author(s): International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Date: January 20, 2022
Topic(s): Case Management, Safety
Subtopic(s): Safety Planning
Date: January 20, 2022
Topic(s): Case Management, Safety
Subtopic(s): Safety Planning
This module, developed by the IRC, focuses on the foundational skills of working with clients to develop safety plans. You will learn what safety planning is, what foundational skills you need to create safety plans, and how to use safety plans in a variety of situations with your clients. On completion of this course you …
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