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Blog Post: Supplemental Security Income (SSI): Answering Frequently Asked Questions for Service Providers
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: August 16, 2023
Topic(s): Financial Capabilities
Date: August 16, 2023
Topic(s): Financial Capabilities
Refugee and newcomer clients may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) depending on their age or health condition. However, applying for SSI is a long and complicated process. With contributions from Kara Friesen, Bayle Conrad, Dr. Andrea Green, and Dr. Meera Siddharth, this blog post answers some of the most common FAQs about SSI …
Guide: Understanding Individual Development Accounts
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: August 9, 2023
Topic(s): Financial Capabilities
Date: August 9, 2023
Topic(s): Financial Capabilities
Asset building and self-sufficiency are important goals for newly resettled refugees in the United States. Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) can play a vital role in developing financial literacy and independence through matching funds and building assets. This resource, created by Switchboard, will assist service providers in understanding IDAs, their benefits, and provide additional resources.
Guide: Reporting Scams and Fraud to the Federal Trade Commission
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: April 25, 2023
Topic(s): Financial Capabilities
Date: April 25, 2023
Topic(s): Financial Capabilities
Refugee and immigrant service providers play a critical role in protecting newcomers from scams and fraud. By encouraging reporting to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), adopting trauma-informed approaches, understanding common scams targeting immigrants, and offering additional wraparound support, service providers can help clients navigate the challenges they face and empower them to make informed decisions …
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Evidence Summary: What works to improve people’s financial capability?
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: April 1, 2023
Topic(s): Financial Capabilities
Date: April 1, 2023
Topic(s): Financial Capabilities
Limited but strong evidence supports financial capability interventions. Studies with low-income populations find that financial capability interventions lead to numerous positive outcomes such as increased income and savings, better job placement and retention, higher credit scores, and progress toward financial self-sufficiency. Certain characteristics of financial capability interventions can enhance their effectiveness. Bundled or integrated interventions …
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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 …
Toolkit: Accessing Federal Student Aid for Refugee Youth and Adults: Resources and Tips for Successful Application Processing
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: March 9, 2023
Topic(s): Adult Education, Child, Youth, and Family Services, Financial Capabilities
Subtopic(s): Child and Youth Education, Higher Education
Date: March 9, 2023
Topic(s): Adult Education, Child, Youth, and Family Services, Financial Capabilities
Subtopic(s): Child and Youth Education, Higher Education
The cost of postsecondary education continues to rise each year. For many refugee youth and adults, accessing financial aid determines whether they will be able to pursue their postsecondary academic goals. While supporting clients in applying for financial aid can be a daunting task, having a strong understanding of the policies and requirements can make …
Blog Post: Three Ways to Support Newcomers’ Personal Financial Health
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: March 7, 2023
Topic(s): Financial Capabilities
Date: March 7, 2023
Topic(s): Financial Capabilities
For newcomers adjusting to life in a foreign country, financial insecurity often emerges as one of the most pressing and difficult challenges to overcome. To support successful integration of newcomers and empower them to build financial stability, service providers must equip clients with the necessary knowledge and tools to navigate the financial system here in …
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Archived Webinar: Navigating Personal Finance and Avoiding Scams: An Introduction for Direct Service Providers
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: December 8, 2022
Topic(s): Financial Capabilities
Date: December 8, 2022
Topic(s): Financial Capabilities
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 December 7, 2022, the training was delivered by Switchboard and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) . Recently arrived newcomers to the United States and the service providers who support …
Blog Post: Personal Finance: Resources to Guide Newcomers on Measuring their Financial Well-being and Managing Money in the United States
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: July 15, 2022
Topic(s): Financial Capabilities
Date: July 15, 2022
Topic(s): Financial Capabilities
People who are new to the United States may have many adjustments to make. Getting acquainted with the U.S. financial system can be one important component that supports successful integration. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has a wealth of information that resettlement staff can share with refugee, immigrant, and migrant communities, to help people …
Video: Digital Literacy for Life and Work
Author(s): HIAS
Date: December 22, 2021
Topic(s): Case Management, Digital Inclusion, Employment, Financial Capabilities
Subtopic(s): Job Readiness
Date: December 22, 2021
Topic(s): Case Management, Digital Inclusion, Employment, Financial Capabilities
Subtopic(s): Job Readiness
HIAS and HIAS Pennsylvania have created a series of digital literacy videos for newcomer families. Each video series includes 16 short videos, covering topics such as digital safety and scams, preventing viruses and malware, secure Wi-Fi networks, online learning opportunities, online translation and interpretation, identifying misinformation, monitoring children’s online activity, work readiness and job applications, …
