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Zoom Instructions

This resource, developed by Afghan Clinic, provides instructions on how to join a Zoom meeting. It is available in English and Dari.

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An Introduction to Refugee Health

Refugees and other newcomers can have complex medical and mental health needs due to factors experienced pre- and post-resettlement. This information guide briefly introduces refugee

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This resource, developed by Afghan Clinic, provides instructions on how to join a Zoom meeting. It is available in English and Dari.

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Refugee Housing Solutions’ latest toolkit created in partnership with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) provides practical steps resettlement staff can take to build and maintain partnerships with hotels to meet refugee housing needs. The resource gives an overview of the benefits of working with hotel partners and outlines step-by-step advice for pursuing such partnerships — […]

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This guide, developed by Switchboard, seeks to clarify the types of documents that Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)-eligible populations can use for Form I-9, offer alternative document combinations where applicable, and confirm instances when clients must wait to receive a specific document.

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Safety planning and emergency preparedness are crucial aspects to consider when resettling a refugee family in the United States. Refugees may face specific challenges as they adapt to a new environment, and understanding safety planning strategies can help them stay protected and confident in their new community. This resource, created by Switchboard, provides guidance and […]

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Refugees and other newcomers can have complex medical and mental health needs due to factors experienced pre- and post-resettlement. This information guide briefly introduces refugee health to service providers and includes resources that can be shared with medical provider partners new to serving refugee patients. This content was created by Switchboard in partnership with the […]

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Newcomers who have recently arrived in the United States and the service providers who support them face many barriers in navigating the complex U.S. healthcare system, especially in the context of sexual and reproductive health. This guide will review the sexual and reproductive healthcare needs and rights of newcomer youth. It will also identify resources […]

The AHLAN Manual is a dynamic document aimed at eliminating barriers to refugee resettlement and fostering inclusion by reshaping the landscape of refugee resettlement through the establishment of Resettlement Campuses. Developed by Every Campus A Refuge in collaboration with several organizations, this manual fills a crucial gap for campuses striving to cultivate a sense of […]

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Employer partnerships can help job developers and case managers more efficiently assist newcomer clients in finding high-quality jobs. In this guide presented by Switchboard, we will describe the importance of employer partnerships in the context of job development for ORR-eligible populations, identify key considerations and benefits for employers and newcomer employees when establishing and maintaining […]

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This guide, created by Switchboard in partnership with Boston College, is intended to define mental health and trauma while explaining the common mental health struggles that resettled Afghans may face. Service providers and readers will learn the barriers to accessing mental health services Afghan newcomers may encounter.