Post arrival services

First Home Visit

  • Case Manager will visit the new arrivals on the second day
  • Will introduce himself/herself and tell them about a case managers role in resettlement
  • Make the first assessment on the immediate needs of the refugee(s)
  • Reiterate on the safety issues discussed with them on arrival
  • proper maintenance of their residence
  • Introduce them to the residence manager and assist them in signing the lease

Intake Services

  • Case Manager will conduct intake services within three days after arrival
  • Make copies of all basic documents (I-94, passport, overseas medical documents, promissory note)
  • Describe the role of ACC in the resettlement process
  • Explain their rights and responsibilities
  • Explain what the main objective of resettlement is – to make every employable refugee self-sufficient through employment
  • Get the signature of the refugee(s) on all basic documents

Cultural Orientation on a life in United States

  • Case Manager will provide an intensive cultural orientation starting on the 7th. day and continuing through the 90th. day

Topics included are

  • US Laws
  • Health and public hygiene
  • Budgeting
  • Safety, landlord/tenant relationship
  • Education
  • Transportation
  • Immigration and family reunification

SERVICE PROVISION

Case Manager will provide the following services

  • Referral to other services provider
  • Social Security card application
  • Apply for public assistance
  • Register children to school
  • Register adults in English as Second Language school
  • Refer to an in-house or other employment services programs