Every Thursday, beginning June 8, 2023  2:00—3:00 PM ET Who should attend? Weekly Office Hours are solely for lawyers and accredited representatives working at ORR-Funded organizations with questions about immigration cases for OAR parolees. (You will be asked to share your name, organization, and role when attending). , ...

What will this webinar cover?  ​​The U.S. federal government requires State Refugee Coordinators and resettlement agencies to conduct consultations at least quarterly with State and local representatives and other key implementing partners to plan and coordinate the strategic placement of refugees prior to their arriva , ...

This webinar aims to deepen our understanding of suicide data, as well as risk and protective factors for children and youth. The webinar will include a discussion of strategies for preventing suicide by an expert at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and a conversation focused on successful , ...

This interactive learning experience utilizes a case-based approach to demonstrate the potential breadth of concerns that may arise with barriers for newcomers accessing the healthcare system. As this is a workshop, please be prepared to be active and participating in this session. , ...

Sept. 11 & 18, 2024 | 2-3:30 p.m. ET | CA MCLE: N/A Grant funding is a powerful tool for an immigration legal services program to further its mission and goals. For many programs, grants are integral to a healthy, diversified revenue portfolio, but acquiring and managing grant funding presents unique challenges. Du , ...

What will this webinar cover?  ​​Throughout their resettlement journey, unaccompanied refugee minors (URMs) often face events and traumatic experiences that may negatively impact their ability to form and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with caregivers and peers. These disruptions can have lasting negativ , ...

This keynote is part of Confluence: Bridging the Gap between Technology and Resettlement. Switchboard and the University of Utah proudly present an engaging event at the University of Utah Marriott Library and campus in Salt Lake City, Utah. This session will explore how gamification and digital ​tools can enhance lear , ...

Every Thursday, beginning June 8, 2023  2:00—3:00 PM ET Who should attend? Weekly Office Hours are solely for lawyers and accredited representatives working at ORR-Funded organizations with questions about immigration cases for OAR parolees. (You will be asked to share your name, organization, and role when attending). , ...

What will this webinar cover?  This webinar, featuring speakers from Leah’s Pantry, will teach newcomer service providers about nutrition amid trauma and displacement. Leah’s Pantry is a California-based nonprofit with a nationwide footprint in trauma-informed nutrition education. Their innovative work building and imp , ...

WHAT WILL THE WEBINAR COVER?  Adjusting to caregiving norms in American culture during resettlement can be daunting for newcomer families. Many children and caregivers may experience culturally-specific stigma and discomfort around sensitive topics, making certain “difficult conversations”—about mental health, puberty, , ...

What will this webinar cover?  Ethnic community-based organizations (ECBOs) and state refugee offices often share the same mission: welcoming refugees and supporting them in their integration into the country. For this reason, it is critically important that they work together to provide the best possible services to t , ...

Every Thursday, beginning June 8, 2023  2:00—3:00 PM ET Who should attend? Weekly Office Hours are solely for lawyers and accredited representatives working at ORR-Funded organizations with questions about immigration cases for OAR parolees. (You will be asked to share your name, organization, and role when attending). , ...

This is an Immigration Legal Services for Afghan Arrivals (ILSAA) event, as such, information provided during registration may be shared with the Office of Refugee Resettlement with identifying information held private and all reporting done in aggregate for evaluation purposes. If you have any questions about this for , ...

Audience: Health care workers across the U.S. who provide care or who want to learn more about providing care for newcomers, including refugees, immigrants and migrants Schedule: Monthly ECHO sessions held virtually Last Tuesday of the month 8:00 AM PT | 9:00 AM MT | 10:00 AM CT | 11:00 AM ET January 30 – Decembe , ...

WHAT WILL THE WEBINAR COVER?  Newcomer youth, particularly unaccompanied youth (i.e., arriving without a biological parent or legal guardian), typically experience trauma with long-term mental health impacts throughout their migration journeys. There are multi-system factors and players involved in the resettlement of , ...

What will this webinar cover?  Many communities lack culturally informed mental health services tailored to newcomers. Even when such services exist, barriers like stigma, language access, transportation, and time constraints limit client access. Mainstream mental health services often prioritize those with severe symp , ...

Every Thursday, beginning June 8, 2023  2:00—3:00 PM ET Who should attend? Weekly Office Hours are solely for lawyers and accredited representatives working at ORR-Funded organizations with questions about immigration cases for OAR parolees. (You will be asked to share your name, organization, and role when attending). , ...

Immigration Legal Services for Afghan Arrivals (ILSAA) is a federally funded project, and their funding is available for a limited time. They will stop accepting requests for legal services after midnight on September 29, 2024. Eligible Afghans who need legal immigration services should call ILSAA at 833-286-0864 or em , ...