Introduction to Refugee Resettlement Agencies

Introduction to Refugee Resettlement Agencies

Learn what Refugee Resettlement Agencies (RAs) do, how they operate within federal requirements, and how community partners can collaborate effectively within a rapidly changing resettlement landscape.

Date Released

December 4, 2025

Additional Resources

Designed for community organizations, county partners, faith-based and ethnic community-based organizations working with refugees and other ORR-eligible populations, this micro-lesson offers a clear, accessible overview of Refugee Resettlement Agencies (RAs), who they are, how they are funded, and what they are required to provide when newcomers first arrive in the United States. Viewers will learn how federal contracts shape RA timelines and responsibilities, how fluctuating funding and arrival numbers impact RA staffing and capacity, and why strong cross-sector collaboration is more important than ever in today’s rapidly shifting resettlement environment.

Resource Links

PDFs/Websites

CORE
- Role of the Resettlement Agency
HIAS
- Refugee Resettlement 101
Refugee Council USA
- Resettlement Process
Office of Refugee Resettlement
- Refugee Resettlement Program
National Immigration Forum
- Fact Sheet: U.S. Refugee Resettlement
U.S. Legal Forms
- What is a Resettlement Agency?
UNHCR
- U.S. Resettlement Partners
CDSS
- Resettlement Agencies

Project Implicit

These resources are provided to support continued learning. Some were created for different fields or contexts, and you are encouraged to take what is helpful and adapt it to your work. These materials are not sponsored by Solvera Consulting or SupportGuide; they are offered solely as supplemental learning tools.