
For Refugees
& Newcomers
United States Refugee and Humanitarian Parolee Programs
If you are a refugee or newcomer to the U.S. and are wondering what to expect from the resettlement experience, you can learn more here. This website has many resources — fact sheets, newsletters, toolkits, links to service providers, and success stories from other newcomers. If you can’t find answers to any of your questions in the information below, contact us directly.
Find local resettlement agencies near you.
RESOURCES FOR REFUGEES AND NEWCOMERS
Learn more about refugee resettlement and the core services you receive upon entry to the United States.
Resources for Ukrainians
Refugee Housing Solutions supports the resettlement and integration of Ukrainian newcomers through resource development and technical housing support for resettlement practitioners, community sponsors, landlords and property managers, newcomers, and volunteers across the United States.
Reception and Placement Core Services
The reception and placement (R&P) service period is for the first 90 days of a refugee’s time in the United States. The core services provided during this time are focused towards material needs for survival and for supporting clients as they achieve self-sufficiency. Resettlement agencies and affiliates ensure clients continue to receive information and support for their individualized short and long-term goals.
Refugees will receive support from the affiliates through core services of the following:
- Housing
- Financial assistance
- Cultural orientation
- Application assistance for food, cash, and medical assistance
- Application assistance for social security cards
- Filing an AR-11 Change of Address Form
- Enrollment in English language programs
- Enrollment in employment services
- Creation of a service plan for individualized needs
- School enrollment for children
- Health screening appointments
- Additional social service support