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Certain humanitarian immigrants are eligible for cash assistance, medical assistance, employment preparation, job placement, English language training, and other services offered through the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), along with other federally funded programs. This includes refugees, asylees, Cuban and Haitian entrants, Special Immigrant Visa…
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Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) Guide This guide outlines key RCA rules, distinguishing which aspects are fixed by federal regulation and which areas allow state-level flexibility. This information is intended as a comprehensive reference for understanding where states can shape their RCA programs and where they must comply with uniform federal requirements.
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Successful programs serving refugees and newcomers are built on a foundation of coordinated, responsive, and client-centered services that support long-term stability, integration, and self-sufficiency. Delivering these programs effectively requires strong partnerships, thoughtful coordination, and a shared commitment to guiding newcomers through complex systems and connecting them with the resources they need to thrive. This onboarding…
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Expanded access to public benefits in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic vividly highlighted how such programs can reduce poverty for families and children. The end of the public-health emergency, announced on May 11, 2023, signaled a return to standard eligibility rules and brought a significant loss of access to support for many low-income…
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This video tutorial, developed by Refugee Welcome Collective, provides an overview of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, who is eligible, and guidance on how to apply. This video is provided in Swahili, Spanish, Pashto, Dari, Burmese, and Arabic.
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This video tutorial, developed by Refugee Welcome Collective, provides an overview of the Supplemental Security Income program and gives guidance on how to apply. This video is provided in Swahili, Spanish, Pashto, Dari, Burmese, and Arabic.
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This video tutorial, developed by Refugee Welcome Collective, provides an overview of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, who is eligible, and guidance on how to apply. This video is provided in Swahili, Spanish, Pashto, Dari, Burmese, and Arabic.
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Hosted on November 7, 2023, the training was delivered by Sarah Clarke, MSPH, coordinator for the Society of Refugee Healthcare Providers and co-organizer of the North American Refugee Health Conference; Bayle Conrad, MPH, a Program Coordinator in the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Department at Harborview Medical Center; and, Kara Friesen is the Associate Director of…
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This resource, developed by the Office of Refugee Resettlement, is geared towards youth who are awaiting transfer or who have just transferred into their Unaccompanied Refugee Minor placement. This resource is available in 12 languages.
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This resource, developed by the Office of Refugee Resettlement, is geared towards youth with whom service providers or community members may be discussing the Unaccompanied Refugee Minors program, prior to submitting to the application. This resource is available in 14 languages.
