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This tip sheet provides strategies to encourage newcomer youth and families to participate in programs and services. It is a companion to the Info Guide: Strategies to Increase Refugee and Newcomer Youth and Family Participation in Programs and Services and offers quick, actionable tips for real-world application. These strategies can be applied in both mandatory…
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Hosted on September 17, 2025, the training was delivered by Claire Hopkins, Training Officer, Switchboard & Senior Director, Safety, Health & Education Technical Unit, International Rescue Committee; Beth Farmer, Senior Training Officer, Switchboard; and Jenna Christie-Tabron, Senior Training Officer, Switchboard. Newcomer youth arrive in the U.S. with a variety of experiences, strengths, and resilience but…
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Newcomer youth may face child protection concerns related to abuse, neglect, exploitation, or trafficking. This guide introduces the basics of child protection in the newcomer youth context and provides practical strategies for building safe, healing-centered environments. It can be used as a starting point for foster parents, case managers, and service providers. Additional resources, linked…
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This 10-minute microlearning video introduces the Unaccompanied Refugee Minor (URM) Program, which operates in 15 U.S. states to support some of the most vulnerable youth arriving without parents or legal guardians. The video explains who URMs are, how they enter the U.S. through two main pathways (overseas resettlement as “M4” refugee minors or identification within…
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This document was developed in response to thoughtful questions submitted during the public webinar Family Violence: Core Concepts for Newcomer-Serving Organizations hosted on July 16, 2025. While we were not able to answer all the questions live, we hope the responses below provide helpful guidance and clarity as you support clients who may be experiencing…
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Newcomer adolescents (10–19 years old) and youth (15–24 years old) face distinct challenges as they navigate young adulthood in a new environment. Service providers can play a pivotal role in supporting this demographic by implementing tailored strategies. This blog post outlines key recommendations for supporting youth health needs in a family-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive…
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Refugee and immigrant children often arrive in the U.S. with unique health care needs and experiences shaped by trauma, displacement, and cultural transition. Service providers play a critical role in ensuring the health, safety, and integration of newcomer children. This blog post outlines key recommendations for supporting newcomer children and their families’ health needs in…
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Hosted on July 16th, 2025, the training was delivered by Jasmine Griffin, MA, LPC and Jess Dalpe, LMSW. Newcomers face unique challenges that increase their risk of experiencing family violence including intimate partner violence (IPV) and domestic violence (DV). Power dynamics play a critical role in shaping this vulnerability. Gaining a deeper understanding of…
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This info guide provides strategies to encourage newcomer youth and families to participate in programs and services. These strategies can be applied in both mandatory programs (e.g., school attendance, foster care requirements) and voluntary programs (e.g., after-school activities, recreational programs). This guide is especially relevant to support youth participating in the Unaccompanied Refugee Minor (URM)…
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Hosted on May 15th, 2025 the training was delivered by Rob Callus, Training Officer for Community Integration, Switchboard and Teddy Spelman, Program Officer of Tutoring & Instruction, IRC. Refugee and newcomer students are more likely to be bullied and may not understand how to effectively manage these situations, which could lead to further feelings of…
