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Recognizing the inherent strengths of refugee individuals, families, and communities is an important starting point for health, social work, and human service professionals. This brief information guide aims to equip those working in U.S. refugee resettlement with evidence-informed strategies to deliver strengths-based programming.

Switchboard's free online self-paced course, Introduction to Strengths-Based Services, introduces a strengths-based approach to services that recognizes clients as capable, resourceful, and resilient. You will learn how to incorporate these principles into your work to empower clients to achieve their goals as they build a life in the United States.

Offers concrete, trauma-informed strategies for preparing for, managing, and recovering from high-stakes interactions with clients—whether you're sharing disappointing news, setting boundaries, or navigating a language or cultural barrier.

This resource explores diverse funding sources for newcomer housing, ranging from governmental grants and private donations to community initiatives and partnerships with housing authorities. These avenues offer tailored opportunities to support newcomer housing initiatives as they include funding for vital areas such as affordable housing development, emergency housing shelter assistance, and supportive housing programs.

Resettlement agency staff can use this guide as part of their housing orientation curriculum to educate newcomers about key home maintenance topics. English - https://www.switchboardta.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Written-Resource-Home-Maintenance-Toolkit.pdf Arabic - https://www.switchboardta.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Arabic-SB_Welcome-to-Your-New-Home-20260424.pdf Burmese - https://www.switchboardta.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Burmese-SB_Welcome-to-Your-New-Home-20260424.pdf Dari - https://www.switchboardta.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Dari-SB_Welcome-to-Your-New-Home-20260424.pdf Haitian Creole - https://www.switchboardta.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Haitian-SB_Welcome-to-Your-New-Home-20260424.pdf Kinyarwanda - https://www.switchboardta.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Kinyarwanda-SB_Welcome-to-Your-New-Home-20260424.pdf Pashto - https://www.switchboardta.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Pashto-SB_Welcome-to-Your-New-Home-20260424.pdf Russian - https://www.switchboardta.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Russ-SB_Welcome-to-Your-New-Home-20260424.pdf Spanish - https://www.switchboardta.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Spanish-SB_Welcome-to-Your-New-Home-20260424.pdf Ukranian - https://www.switchboardta.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/UKR-SB_Welcome-to-Your-New-Home-20260424.pdf Swahili - https://www.switchboardta.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Swahili-SB_Welcome-to-Your-New-Home-20260424.pdf

From Awareness to Action: Finding Balance in Daily Life Upcoming supportive discussion group, "Understanding Emotional Well-Being, Part 2: From Awareness to Action: Finding Balance in Daily Life." This session is designed to support community members with practical ways to manage daily stress and strengthen overall well-being. See flyers: Pashto (https://52c3ee85-2c5f-4870-a5e4-0a4f3981d84d.usrfiles.com/ugd/52c3ee_b9ac35b6c1264978aab9d8fe473ef4ec.pdf) Dari (https://52c3ee85-2c5f-4870-a5e4-0a4f3981d84d.usrfiles.com/ugd/52c3ee_213ce2c7b2274567b0b610de221af452.pdf).

Self‑paced flashcards to help prepare for the California DMV written test.

Newsletter that shares community updates, announcements, and important information relevant to for California newcomers, and the caseworkers and community members who support them.

Newsletter that shares community updates, announcements, and important information relevant to for California newcomers, and the caseworkers and community members who support them.

Newsletter that shares community updates, announcements, and important information relevant to for California newcomers, and the caseworkers and community members who support them.

Newsletter that shares community updates, announcements, and important information relevant to for California newcomers, and the caseworkers and community members who support them.

This California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice tool helps individuals quickly find their local rapid response hotline. These hotlines provide immediate support during immigration enforcement, including legal referrals, accompaniment, and community advocacy.

Created by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, this resource connects immigrant families to regional network hubs across California. These hubs coordinate legal services, community education, and referrals tailored to local needs.

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) offers statewide referral lists of nonprofit and low‑cost immigration attorneys and legal service providers. This resource helps individuals find qualified legal assistance throughout California.

Part two of Pars Equality Center’s Dari‑language series walks Afghan applicants through what to expect during their green card interview. It explains how interviews are conducted, common questions, and how applicants can prepare emotionally and practically.

This Dari‑language resource from Pars Equality Center explains how Afghan community members can prepare for the Adjustment of Status (green card) process. It focuses on required documents, application steps, and helpful tips to avoid common mistakes.

This IRAP toolkit is designed for legal professionals assisting refugees with re‑vetting processes and Adjustment of Status interviews. It includes interview preparation tips, legal considerations, and best practices to help ensure refugees are well prepared for these critical immigration steps.

Provided by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC), this legal advisory helps immigration attorneys understand and respond to the Department of Homeland Security’s February 18 memo. It outlines policy implications and offers practice guidance for representing impacted clients.

This resource compiles Rapid Response Network hotlines from across the United States that individuals can call if they experience or witness immigration enforcement. These hotlines typically offer real-time support, legal referrals, and community-based follow‑up during ICE activity.

Developed by the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP), this resource explains how refugees can request a copy of their original U.S. refugee application. Access to this information can be important for immigration applications, legal reviews, and correcting errors in government records.

The ICE Detainee Locator is a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement online system that allows family members, advocates, and legal representatives to find individuals currently in ICE detention. Searches can be conducted using biographical information or an alien registration number (A‑Number).

These printable “Red Cards,” available in multiple languages through the Immigration Resource Center, help individuals assert their constitutional rights during encounters with ICE or law enforcement. The cards explain the right to remain silent and the right to refuse entry without a warrant, making them a simple and powerful preparedness tool.

Created by the Legal Aid Justice Center, this Rapid Response Toolkit offers practical guidance for community members and advocates on how to respond to immigration enforcement actions. It includes information on planning, documentation, legal observation, and community-based strategies to support impacted individuals and families.

This resource from the Pars Equality Center provides refugees and asylum seekers with clear, practical information about their legal rights when interacting with immigration officials, law enforcement, and government agencies. It is designed to empower individuals with knowledge to protect themselves and their families and is especially useful during enforcement encounters or legal uncertainty.

Would you like to volunteer as an interpreter for attorneys working with clients in ICE detention? Maybe you would like to put your language skills to use by translating documents for immigration legal cases? Our free 1-hour training course will give you the knowledge you need to get started as a volunteer interpreter or translator with the Immigration Justice Campaign. By the end of this training, you will be able to: Identify the differences between interpretation and translation Recognize the importance of the volunteer commitment Prepare for a translation request Prepare for an interpretation request Identify common terminology in legal interpretation/translation encounters Apply interpretation best practices Identify specific needs for interpretation of LGBTQ+ cases