Earn your ASWB ACE-approved certificate worth 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits for completion of the free Switchboard webinar, Navigating Difficult Conversations with Clients. Newcomers often encounter complex, challenging situations as they adjust and integrate into society. Conversations with clients about these challenges can be particularly complicated given past trauma exposure and cultural differences. This webinar […]
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Earn your ASWB ACE-approved certificate worth 1.25 continuing education (CE) credits for completion of the free Switchboard webinar, Creating High-Quality Case Management Documentation. Writing case notes is an essential part of every case manager’s responsibilities, but creating them can be a time-consuming aspect of this very demanding profession. This webinar will cover the fundamentals of […]
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Are you a service provider working with newcomer clients with disabilities? Newcomers with disabilities may be eligible for supports they do not know exist, especially if disability services were unfamiliar, stigmatized, or inaccessible in their home communities. You do not need to be an expert in every program to help! This blog post gives you […]
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As Fiscal Year 2027 brings major changes to Refugee Support Services (RSS), state administrators face new decisions about how their programs run. This guide explains the RSS operating models, how subrecipients are selected and reimbursed, and which services are allowable under federal guidelines. It also covers what the end of RSS set-aside funding means for […]
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As remote and hybrid services become standard, service providers need to approach virtual interactions with the same care they bring to in-person ones. This tip sheet offers five considerations for remote case management with newcomers: Choosing the right communication tool for each client and context Securing appropriate language interpretation and setting up for success Building […]
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This tip sheet gathers recurring questions from new RSS State Administers and distinguishes federal requirements from decisions that states may make based on program structure and community needs. Questions answered in this FAQ How may states use RSS funding? What employment outcomes should RSS support? Can RSS fund other services not explicitly mentioned in § […]
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Hosted on September 16, 2026, the training was delivered by Kristen Allen, Training Officer, Switchboard; and Ana Maria Teixeira, Director of Initial Resettlement, International Rescue Committee. At the beginning of 2026, resettlement for newly arriving refugees and other eligible populations underwent a significant change with the launch of the Program of Initial Resettlement (PIR). […]
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Supporting newcomers with disabilities requires understanding both the resettlement process and the disability-related systems and services available in the United States. This information guide offers foundational information for providers who help support newcomers with disabilities in navigating rights, services, and community resources in the United States. The guide explains disability rights, accommodations, and services. It […]
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This backgrounder contains historical, political, and cultural information intended to cultivate a general understanding of Guineans who are arriving to the U.S. Guinea has experienced decades of political instability, and the human rights conditions that lead Guineans to seek asylum are complex and ongoing. Switchboard produced this backgrounder to help the following audiences provide culturally […]