Programs & Services :: Other Services

Refugee Resettlement  
   

Program Description
Resettles refugees
from countries in distress as an affiliate of the United States Catholic Conference. Resettlement activities include preparing apartments, linkage to services and education, job development and case management.

Support Services Provided
Case management, mental health and family support services
, orientation to local community and culture. Bilingual staff (Spanish, German, Vietnamese, Hmong, Serbo-Croation, Albanian,
Arabic and other languages).

Eligibility
Individuals eligible for resettlement receive refugee status through U.S. State Department. All must be sponsored through United States Catholic Conference. Refugee groups currently include Vietnamese, Bosnian, Cuban, Armenian, Ukrainian, Somali and Hmong refugees.

Payment
None.

Location and Referral Process
Northside CYO. Contact Kip Hargrave at 474-7428.

 
 
Refugee Youth Outreach Project  
   

Program Description
Provides integrated
recreational opportunities, tutoring, homework assistance and other supports to refugee children.

Support Services Provided
Works closely with
Southeast Asian Youth and Family Support Program.

Eligibility
Refugee youth, ages 3-18 and their families. Primarily serves Northside residents.

Payment
None

Location and Referral Process
Northside CYO. Contact Felicia Castricone at 474-7428.

 
 
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