A Simple Guide for Home Maintenance Resettlement agency staff can use this guide as part of their housing orientation curriculum to educate newcomers about key home maintenance topics.
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A Simple Guide for Home Maintenance Resettlement agency staff can use this guide as part of their housing orientation curriculum to educate newcomers about key home maintenance topics.
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Landing a Job in the United States Landing a job in the United States requires adapting to new hiring practices, from resume writing to different employer expectations. This Settle In video features two professionals who share their experiences and advice for other newcomers. A former HR director from Ukraine, discusses the competitive nature of the…
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For one client, moving into her first U.S. apartment came with an urgent lesson. The mother of two from the Democratic Republic of Congo quickly learned that cleanliness was not just a good habit, but a requirement for keeping her housing. In this Settle In video, she recounts her experience and provides practical advice for…
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Supporting Newcomers with Rental Housing: Key Information to Share with Clients Do you get questions from clients about finding safe, affordable housing in the U.S.? This comprehensive overview provides information you can share with your clients about the rental process, from understanding leases and managing expectations to budgeting and conducting pre-move-in inspections. Switchboard has partnered…
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Do you field questions from newcomers who speak Haitian Creole? The Settle In team can help! Settle In responds to direct messages—both through text and voice—on topics including job search, public benefits eligibility, community resources, and more, within one business day. Haitian Creole and French have joined Dari, Pashto, Ukrainian, Russian, Spanish, and English as…
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Do you get questions from clients about tuberculosis? This blog post provides language you can use to give an overview of TB to your clients and respond to frequently asked questions they may raise. Switchboard has also partnered with Settle In to share this information via the Settle In website in Ukrainian, Dari, and Spanish.…
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This Settle In video helps newcomers understand emotional health and wellness as they adjust to life in the U.S. It explains what emotional wellness means and how it affects all parts of life, including relationships, work, physical health, and decision-making. The video introduces five ways to support your emotional health, including being mindful, connecting with…
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Moving to a new country is a major life change, and stress is a normal feeling. This Settle In video explains how to manage stress and provides practical tools to help newcomer families build resilience and support their well-being. This video covers: • How to recognize common physical and emotional signs of stress in adults…
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The second in a two-part series, this Settle In video guides newcomers through the next steps of their mental health care. Building on Part one, this video answers two key questions: “How do I find the right support?” and “What should I expect?” This video covers: • How to choose a provider: A guide to…
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The first in a two-part series, this Settle In video helps newcomers understand and access mental health care in the U.S. It explains the different types of support available. This video covers: • Recognizing when adults and children may need support, with common signs like changes in sleep, mood, or social habits. • The different…
