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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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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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,…
This resource, authored by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) in collaboration with the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), addresses the crucial topic of renting to refugees and other eligible newcomers. Developed in response to a…
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As refugee housing providers, we understand the challenges newcomers face in finding and retaining stable housing. Navigating maintenance, budgeting for repairs, communicating with landlords, and accessing local resources can all be overwhelming. This guide aims to support both newcomers and their service providers by providing guidance on home maintenance for successful integration. Note: while the…
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Refugee families, service providers, and health care providers have voiced concerns about monitoring the safety of refugees’ new residences, both inside and outside the home. This checklist, which focuses mostly on safety concerns inside of the home, is based on a survey of providers’ experiences. It can be a useful reference during meetings or home…
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Safety planning and emergency preparedness are crucial aspects to consider when resettling a refugee family in the United States. Refugees may face specific challenges as they adapt to a new environment, and understanding safety planning strategies can help them stay protected and confident in their new community. This resource, created by Switchboard, provides guidance and…
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Amidst rising rental prices, increasing application competition, and a dearth of affordable housing stock, the housing search is difficult. Preconceived notions newcomers may have about the U.S. housing market can further complicate the search for case managers or housing coordinators and the newcomers themselves. Below are a few of the most important facts about housing…
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Securing housing is an essential aspect of care for newcomers. But doing so in the current housing market can be very difficult. This downloadable resource can help case managers, housing coordinators, and community sponsors and supporters, including private sponsor groups (PSGs), stay organized from housing search through move-in.
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During a housing walkthrough, prospective renters—or those conducting the search on their behalf—should be sure the unit meets the general standards below. This checklist is not a compliance tool for any specific grant or program; always reference your grant agreement and terms for specific program requirements. This is a starting point, not a comprehensive list.…
