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 for Newcomer yielded 355 result(s).
Blog Post: Operation Allies Welcome: An Afghan-American Reflects on Supporting the Emergency Evacuation Response
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: March 29, 2023
Topic(s): Cultural Awareness, Immigration Legal Needs
Date: March 29, 2023
Topic(s): Cultural Awareness, Immigration Legal Needs
I recall sitting in my bedroom-turned-home-office in Washington, D.C., last August feeling distraught watching the news coming out of Afghanistan. Like most Afghan-Americans during that time, a sense of helplessness had washed over me. I wished I could do more. At the time, I was working at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) as a Gender …
Guide: COVID-19 Information for Newcomers
Author(s): National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants, and Migrants (NRC-RIM)
Date: March 27, 2023
Topic(s): Health
Subtopic(s): COVID-19
Date: March 27, 2023
Topic(s): Health
Subtopic(s): COVID-19
NRC-RIM partnered with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to create a booklet highlighting the most important information about COVID-19 information for new arrivals to the United States. It covers a number of topics, including: The importance of staying up-to-date on vaccines Other mitigation measures like masking, social distancing, and air circulation Options for COVID-19 …
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 …
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 …
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.
Toolkit: Tenant Toolkit
Author(s): Refugee Housing Solutions
Date: March 10, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
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 …
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: Resource Collection: Legal Services for Afghan Newcomers
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: March 2, 2023
Topic(s): Immigration Legal Needs
Date: March 2, 2023
Topic(s): Immigration Legal Needs
Newcomers from Afghanistan face many resettlement challenges in the United States. The process of obtaining legal status is an especially difficult hurdle to navigate. Afghans who entered the country under humanitarian parole may only have Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in the United States for two years. After TPS expires, they would lose access to employment, …
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Guide: Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program Guide
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: March 2, 2023
Topic(s): Child, Youth, and Family Services
Subtopic(s): Unaccompanied Refugee Minors
Date: March 2, 2023
Topic(s): Child, Youth, and Family Services
Subtopic(s): Unaccompanied Refugee Minors
Unaccompanied Refugee Minor (URM) providers have identified the need for a client-facing document that describes the URM program. This infographic covers the roles and responsibilities of those involved, and will soon be translated into various languages. Stay tuned for a provider-facing version as well.
Blog Post: Making Sense of Mobile Apps: A Collection of Interpretation, Translation, and Integration Apps for Newcomers
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: February 23, 2023
Topic(s): Case Management, Child, Youth, and Family Services, Digital Inclusion
Date: February 23, 2023
Topic(s): Case Management, Child, Youth, and Family Services, Digital Inclusion
For newcomers to equitably receive the vital integration services they are eligible for, language access is essential. As service providers know, working with a professional in-person or telephonic interpreter from the same cultural and linguistic background as the client is always ideal. But live interpretation is not always possible given the demands of newcomer services. …
