Services provided:

• Airport pick-up upon arrival and transportation to new home.
• Provide or ensure that the refugees that arrive in the area are provided the following:
  • Decent, safe, and sanitary housing based on federal, local or state housing quality standards.
  • Necessary furniture and household items.
  • Culturally appropriate grocery items & a ready-to-eat meal upon arrival.
  • Appropriate seasonal clothing for work, school, and everyday use for all members of the family.

• Assistance with the following:

• • Application for social security card(s) and other forms of personal identification necessary in the United States.
  • Assistance with access to health services.
  • Application for food stamps, cash and medical assistance.
  • Enrollment of adults in English language programs.
  • Enrollment in employment services including Job readiness and orientation to the U.S. workforce as well as assistance to becoming employed and retaining the job.
  • Meeting school enrollment requirements and registering children in grades K-12 in school.
  • Registration of males between the ages of 18 and 25 with the Selective Service.
  • Filing change of address forms with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Post Office (and Selective Service, as applicable) for all changes of address, including initial and temporary housing, during the service period.
  • Completing and filing Affidavits of Relationship, as needed.
  • Enrollment in or application for other services for which each refugee is eligible.

• Orientation. Including but not limited to U.S. laws and customs including but not limited to budgeting and personal finances, housing, health, hygiene, cultural adjustment, education, transportation and resources available in the community.
• Other services as needed.