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Public Transportation Navigation Cards

World Relief (WR) Fox Valley in Wisconsin developed a personal navigation card to help Preferred Communities (PC) clients use public transportation. Public transportation maps can

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April 17, 2020 No Comments
Tip Sheet

Refugee Benefits for Asylees

This fact sheet explains the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) benefits and services for which asylees, or people who have been granted asylum, may be

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February 3, 2020 No Comments
Tip Sheet

Fact Sheets: Eligibility & Benefits

These fact sheets, developed by the Office of Refugee Resettlement, provide information on ORR eligibility for selected populations. These fact sheets include information on asylees,

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January 18, 2015 No Comments

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Child and Family Services, Community Engagement

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Child Wellbeing, Youth Education

Unaccompanied Refugee Minors (URMs) Graduation Recognition Program

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Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) in Seattle, WA created an annual graduation recognition program for Unaccompanied Refugee Minors (URMs) graduating from high school or college. The program includes a formal gala; free professional photo portraits; an acknowledgement of foster families and others who provided support; and provides an opportunity for former URMs, who often return, […]

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Case Management, Identity & Inclusive Services

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Public Transportation Navigation Cards

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World Relief (WR) Fox Valley in Wisconsin developed a personal navigation card to help Preferred Communities (PC) clients use public transportation. Public transportation maps can often be complex, making it difficult for some PC clients to understand and figure out on their own. To address this issue, WR Fox Valley developed customized pictographic cards that […]

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Case Management, Immigration Legal Needs

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Refugee Benefits for Asylees

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This fact sheet explains the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) benefits and services for which asylees, or people who have been granted asylum, may be eligible. This could include Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA), Matching Grant (MG) program, Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA), employment services, and specialized programs.  

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Child and Family Services, Health, Mental Health and Wellness

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Behavioral Health Care, Child Wellbeing, Domestic Violence, Grief and Healing, Health Care, Sexual and Reproductive Health

Getting and Staying Well for Congolese Refugees

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This six part video series from the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) covers a variety of health topics specifically for Congolese refugees and it is narrated in Kiswahili. The series includes: Introduction to Healthcare in the U.S. explains the role of healthcare providers, preventive care, and health insurance. Your Body Before, During and After Pregnancy […]

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Stories of Hope from Bhutanese Refugees

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Mental Health and Wellness

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Grief and Healing

Stories of Hope from Bhutanese Refugees: Moving from Distress to Wellness

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This eight part video series from the Office of Refugee Resettlement provides Nepali-speaking Bhutanese refugees living in the United States, those who are about to be resettled, new arrivals, and former refugees with testimonials about the resettlement experience, emotional wellness, and suicide prevention. The main video includes a general message of hope and encouragement for […]

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Asylee

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Case Management, Organizational Development

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Fact Sheets: Eligibility & Benefits

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These fact sheets, developed by the Office of Refugee Resettlement, provide information on ORR eligibility for selected populations. These fact sheets include information on asylees, Cuban & Haitian entrants, refugees, special immigrant visa holders, survivors of torture, and victims of trafficking.

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Health

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Sexual and Reproductive Health

Somali Refugee Women: Learn about your Health!

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The goal of this 4-part video series is to educate Somali women refugees about a variety of health issues that can affect – and possibly save – their lives, including reproductive health, diet and exercise, cancer screening, prenatal care and pregnancy, and other health topics. Topics include 1. the reproductive system, 2. infections, relationships, and […]

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