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Our multimedia resource library features content developed by both Switchboard and the larger resettlement community. You can browse the library by resource type, topic, population group, language, or publication year, or by using keywords through our search bar.
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Refugee and newcomer families are often confronted with the daunting challenge of integrating into a new society while seeking gainful employment. This can be especially challenging for newcomers who are caregivers to young children. Service providers should familiarize themselves with high-quality child care resources to help caregivers integrate into their new communities and, crucially, enter […]
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The Preferred Communities (PC) program provides intensive case management services to refugees and ORR-eligible populations with special needs within five years of arrival to the U.S. Intensive case management (ICM) staff support recipients in the areas of long-term case management, health and medical interventions, mental health interventions, and social adjustment services, among others. This Intensive […]
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Refugee Housing Solutions’ latest toolkit created in partnership with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) provides practical steps resettlement staff can take to build and maintain partnerships with hotels to meet refugee housing needs. The resource gives an overview of the benefits of working with hotel partners and outlines step-by-step advice for pursuing such partnerships — […]
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One strong source of evidence and several smaller moderate and suggestive studies show that interventions on intergenerational relationships can help decrease negative mental health symptoms and increase positive parenting practices. Multiple studies reported significant improvements in the overall mental health of both child and caregiver participants. Caregivers reported high levels of satisfaction with several different […]
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Supporting a community demands a robust support structure. Leaders of ethnic community-based organizations (ECBOs) particularly understand this. As defined by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), an ECBO is a nonprofit primarily formed by present or past refugees to champion refugee progress. Having a community-led ECBO board can go a long way in meeting a […]
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This course, designed by Refugee Welcome Collective, provides local resettlement agency staff with knowledge and resources to initiate or further develop a co-sponsorship program. This is a self-paced course.
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This video, developed by NRC-RIM, details the process of a women’s wellness exam in the U.S., covering steps from initial check-in and history taking to specific procedures like breast and pelvic exams, and Pap tests. It emphasizes the importance of these exams in early detection and management of health concerns and encourages open communication with […]
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This video, developed by NRC-RIM, explores patient rights in the U.S. healthcare system, focusing on dignity, non-discrimination, privacy, and the use of interpreters. It emphasizes the right to privacy, the need for medical confidentiality, and the ability to request female providers and interpreters. This video is available in Dari, Pashto, and English. Learning Objectives: Understand […]
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This video, developed by NRC-RIM, provides an overview of the women’s wellness exam, emphasizing its significance in early disease detection and management. It introduces various healthcare providers like OB-GYNs and nurse practitioners, explaining their roles in conducting these exams. The video is in Dari, Pashto, and English., Learning Objectives: Understand the components and importance of […]
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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 […]