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.
Your search yielded 196 result(s).
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 …
Panel Discussion on Faith-Based Healing and Coping Practices Among Afghan Muslims Read More »
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 …
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 …
Archived Webinar: Helping Newcomer Clients Find Housing: Live Q&A with Refugee Housing Solutions
Author(s): Refugee Housing Solutions
Date: March 15, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
Date: March 15, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
presented by Refugee Housing Solutions 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 …
Helping Newcomer Clients Find Housing: Live Q&A with Refugee Housing Solutions Read More »
Archived Webinar: Understanding Proselytism and Culturally Responsive Faith Sharing with Refugees and Other Newcomers
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: March 7, 2023
Topic(s): Case Management, Community Engagement, Cultural Awareness
Date: March 7, 2023
Topic(s): Case Management, Community Engagement, Cultural Awareness
Hosted on March 7th, 2023 the training was delivered by Rob Callus, Training Officer, Community Integration. Refugees and other newcomers come to the U.S. for a variety of reasons. One common reason is a well-founded fear of persecution on the basis of their religion. Newcomers’ desire to practice their own religion is often tested further …
Archived Webinar: Creating High-Quality Case Management Documentation
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: March 1, 2023
Topic(s): Case Management
Subtopic(s): Case Documentation
Date: March 1, 2023
Topic(s): Case Management
Subtopic(s): Case Documentation
Hosted on February 28th, 2023 the training was delivered by Maliha Mirza, MSW, Training Officer, Case Management and Megan Rafferty, MA, LPC, LAC, Training Officer, Mental Health and Wellness. This webinar is geared toward direct service staff whose roles include producing case management documentation of client interactions. Supervisors may also benefit from this training to …
Creating High-Quality Case Management Documentation Read More »
Archived Webinar: Demystifying the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with Refugee Housing Solutions (RHS)
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: February 16, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
Subtopic(s): Federal Housing Programs
Date: February 16, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
Subtopic(s): Federal Housing Programs
Hosted on February 15th, 2023 the training was delivered by Joshua Weber, Associate Director of Training, Refugee Housing Solutions/Church World Service and Michael Horvath, Pittsburgh Field Office Director, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This webinar will address how resettlement agency case managers, refugee service providers, and state refugee coordinators can identify HUD resources …
Archived Webinar: Understanding U.S. Domestic Medical Screening for Refugees and Other Newcomers
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: February 15, 2023
Topic(s): Health
Date: February 15, 2023
Topic(s): Health
The domestic medical screening is many newcomers’ first portal of entry into the U.S. healthcare system. For both healthcare providers and refugee service providers, understanding the process and components of the domestic medical screening is essential. This training will provide an overview of the domestic medical screening process, including the components of the screening and …
Understanding U.S. Domestic Medical Screening for Refugees and Other Newcomers Read More »
Archived Webinar: Five-Part Series: Cultural & Practical Considerations for Working with Afghan Clients
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: December 23, 2022
Topic(s): Cultural Awareness
Date: December 23, 2022
Topic(s): Cultural Awareness
These trainings were delivered by Farid Saydee, Ph.D., MBA – President, Language Mentors International and Consultant. The curriculum offers a foundational body of knowledge of Afghan culture, provide contextualized information about working with Afghans while navigating different cultural topics, and describe key social and cultural aspects that distinguish this population from other refugee groups in …
Five-Part Series: Cultural & Practical Considerations for Working with Afghan Clients Read More »
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 …
