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Securing affordable housing — either to rent or to buy — often involves many steps and eligibility considerations. One important requirement and eligibility factor that plays a major role in the housing market is a person’s individual credit score. This new resource is a beginner’s guide to understanding how an individual’s credit score affects applying…
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To secure a stable home in the U.S. housing market, newcomers must know their tenant rights and understand the financial realities.That process is often challenging, requiring a balance of cost, location, and family needs. This Settle In video breaks down the financial, legal, and social aspects of securing a new home, covering: How to prioritize…
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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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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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This article highlights examples of and data on the economic impact of housing stability on local communities, reflects on current success, and looks ahead to future opportunities.
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This Housing Onboarding Guide is a framework for onboarding new staff members who will provide housing services. It is meant to be customized to include organization-specific training, allowing you to incorporate your own materials using the “Link to Agency Guidance” fields located at the end of the guide. This guide shares reading materials, recorded webinars,…
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Newcomer adjustment depends on countless individual and systemic factors, and feeling empowered in accessing services in a new community is an essential indicator of success. Newcomer service providers can play a major role in supporting newcomer access to resources in their communities, but it can be tough to know where to start in addressing the…
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This blog by Switchboard’s partner, Refugee Housing Solutions, introduces the Housing Hub & Directory, a new online platform designed to support housing initiatives for newcomers across the U.S. This resource aims to connect resettlement agencies and other providers and individuals supporting ORR-eligible populations with vital housing information and services. The blog emphasizes the crucial role…
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The Refugee Resettlement Program, overseen by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), provides vital funding to aid refugees in their resettlement journey. However, significant gaps persist in housing funding, underscoring the urgent need for comprehensive strategies to secure and manage funding for housing initiatives that…
