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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

Pars Afghan Support Project has made a new video in Dari for Afghan Nationals to demonstrate how to access the EOIR/Immigration Automated Case Information system (by phone/online). Please share widely with your clients/community members. This info is super helpful, as many community members may not know how to check if they have been put into removal, and we know that many people everyday miss their notices to appear and get removed in absentia. This information is also useful for those in removal to keep track of changes to their hearing dates and times, as we know many Immigration Judges (IJS) have been removed or left their positions locally, and there are many changes to the EOIR court docket.

As part of our CA Commission for Behavioral Health grant, IRC's Technical Training Unit is excited to offer a free training series, “Practical Skills for Difficult Times,” designed specifically for immigrant- and refugee‑serving behavioral health service providers. This three‑part series offers practical tools to support staff wellness, strengthen trauma‑informed service delivery, and enhance our collective capacity to support clients during periods of uncertainty. Training Series Overview 1. Psychological First Aid to Support Clients Impacted by Immigration Enforcement 📅 March 24 at 12:00 PM PST 🔗 Register: https://rescue.zoom.us/meeting/register/E-rXMORVQGunT7JiJVpKeQ 2. Trauma‑Informed Engagement & Assessments 📅 April 28 at 12:00 PM PST 🔗 Register: https://rescue.zoom.us/meeting/register/rldNJj2LSimuwLuJ6amzcg 3. Mitigating Vicarious Trauma and Burnout During Uncertainty 📅 May 26 at 12:00 PM PST 🔗 Register: https://rescue.zoom.us/meeting/register/4q8WjGn6R9Kmp-IjkFQCMg What Participants Will Gain Practical Psychological First Aid skills for moments of heightened fear or distress Region-specific supports to share with clients Tools to promote trauma-informed assessments and client engagement Strategies to reduce burnout and strengthen resilience Free, easy‑to‑use wellness resources for providers We would love to have your team join us for any—or all—of these virtual sessions. Please feel free to share this invitation broadly with colleagues or partners who may benefit. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. We look forward to learning together!

The guide includes relevant and up-to-date information about how to seek help on issues ranging from housing and utilities assistance to citizenship classes, legal aid, and health care services. It is a curated and vetted guide to programs and organizations that serve the East Bay’s Latino and Mayan immigrants. For local, up-to-date information and personalized guidance from El Tímpano in Spanish, text the word “OÍR” to (510) 800-8305. La guía incluye información relevante y actualizada sobre dónde encontrar ayuda en temas que van desde asistencia para vivienda y servicios públicos hasta clases de ciudadanía, asistencia legal y servicios de atención médica. Es una guía curada y examinada de programas y organizaciones locales que sirven inmigrantes latinos y mayas en el Área de la Bahía. Para información local, actualizada y orientación personalizada de El Tímpano en español, envíe un mensaje de texto con la palabra “OÍR” al (510) 800-8305.

This guide features services with English language learning, workforce skill development, naturalization preparation, or legal assistance.