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Toolkit: Getting Started with Communities of Practice

Author(s): Switchboard
Date: May 11, 2023
Topic(s): Community Engagement
This toolkit, created by Switchboard, provides an overview of what to expect when getting started in communities of practice (CoP). Switchboard offers several communities of practice throughout the year.

Toolkit: After the Earthquake: Helping Young Children Heal

Author(s): National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
Date: April 13, 2023
Topic(s): Child, Youth, and Family Services
Subtopic(s): Child and Youth Wellbeing
This resource, created by NCTSN, provides information on how parents can help their young children cope with the aftermath of an earthquake. The resource is available in several languages. 

Toolkit: Tenant Toolkit

Author(s): Refugee Housing Solutions
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 …

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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
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 …

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Toolkit: Landlord Toolkit

Author(s): Refugee Housing Solutions
Date: March 6, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
Subtopic(s): Landlords
This comprehensive tool, created by Refugee Housing Solutions, for housing providers contains key information and resources on renting to refugees, including the resettlement process, support available to refugees when renting, FAQs, and more.

Toolkit: Supporting Families Resettling in the U.S.

Author(s): Sesame Street
Date: February 21, 2023
Topic(s): Child, Youth, and Family Services
Subtopic(s): Child and Youth Education
Service providers can help families situate their experiences—both good and bad—into the broader context of their lives. They can also help them acknowledge, discover, and leverage their strengths every step of the way. The resources and activities in this guide are designed to build on families’ resilience by teaching ways to navigate transitions while maintaining …

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Toolkit: Housing Toolkit: Navigating Online Housing Resources & Housing Search

Author(s): Refugee Housing Solutions
Date: October 14, 2022
Topic(s): Housing
Subtopic(s): Federal Housing Programs
Finding the appropriate housing requires having the right tools, and the internet is a tool that can improve and expand one’s housing search. This resource page, created by Refugee Housing Solutions, will connect you to federal, state, and housing providers, search engines, and other sources. It will also provide property managers and landlords with accessible …

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Toolkit: Get the Facts Campaign

Author(s): National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants, and Migrants (NRC-RIM)
Date: September 29, 2022
Topic(s): Health
Subtopic(s): COVID-19
These resources, created by National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants, and Migrants (NRC-RIM), provide service providers with tools to spread facts about the COVID-19 vaccination. This campaign includes a variety of guides, tip sheets, and videos translated into 30+ languages. In the links you will find materials covering the following:  Social Media Short Fact Sheet …

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Toolkit: Understanding, Raising, and Documenting the Match

Author(s): Switchboard
Date: September 20, 2022
Topic(s): Employment
This toolkit was designed specifically as a foundational resource for new staff, interns, and volunteers who support your agency’s Matching Grant (MG) program. Readers will develop a working knowledge of the match requirement, think through strategies for raising match, and review guidance for accurately documenting match.  In addition to the toolkit, you can find an …

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Toolkit: English Learner Family Toolkit 

Author(s): National Clearinghouse for Language Acquisition
Date: September 19, 2022
Topic(s): Child, Youth, and Family Services
Subtopic(s): Child and Youth Education
The English Learner Family Toolkit was created to help families choose education services that meet their child’s needs. U.S. educators, elementary and secondary school teachers, principals, and other school staff can also share the toolkit as a resource for English learners and their families.