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The Refugee Resettlement Program, overseen by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), provides vital funding to aid refugees in their resettlement journey. However, significant gaps persist in housing funding, underscoring the urgent need for comprehensive strategies to secure and manage funding for housing initiatives that […]
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Newcomer households encounter major obstacles in securing affordable and suitable housing due to high rental costs, discrimination, and limited housing stock. These issues can be mitigated by increased funding for newcomer-specific housing programs, forming partnerships with local landlords and developers, and enforcing anti-discrimination policies. This template, designed for resettlement coordinators, housing specialists, case managers, program […]
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This document is a template to budget and allocate resources for housing programs for newcomers and contains four pages to guide you through housing resource allocation. The first page, Sample Budget Summary, offers a blank overview of what a complete template will look like, with definitions of relevant terms. The second page includes a Sample […]
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To best serve their clients, service providers should seek to maximize the effectiveness of their programming within budgetary constraints. This template, designed for resettlement coordinators, housing specialists, case managers, program directors, and policy analysts within refugee service providers, aims to guide you through analyzing the cost-effectiveness of your housing program and generate recommendations for further […]
This resource, authored by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) in collaboration with the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), addresses the crucial topic of renting to refugees and other eligible newcomers. Developed in response to a […]
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Housing stability is a crucial aspect of refugee resettlement. Resettlement agencies and case managers play a vital role in supporting newcomers to find secure and sustainable housing to help rebuild their lives and thrive in new communities. This toolkit is designed to equip resettlement agency professionals with the essential knowledge and skills needed to navigate […]
The U.S. federal government assists refugees and other eligible newcomer populations with resettlement support services as they begin to rebuild their lives in the United States. This fact sheet answers questions that landlords and property managers may have as they consider renting to refugees and other eligible newcomers.
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As refugee housing providers, we understand the challenges newcomers face in finding and retaining stable housing. Navigating maintenance, budgeting for repairs, communicating with landlords, and accessing local resources can all be overwhelming. This guide aims to support both newcomers and their service providers by providing guidance on home maintenance for successful integration. Note: while the […]
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Refugee families, service providers, and health care providers have voiced concerns about monitoring the safety of refugees’ new residences, both inside and outside the home. This checklist, which focuses mostly on safety concerns inside of the home, is based on a survey of providers’ experiences. It can be a useful reference during meetings or home […]
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In this video Framework discusses a client’s experience with traditional housing vouchers and flexible funding solutions. This video is intended to help service providers understand the options for client housing.
