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Let me know what you think about the new design. Thanks!

Let me know what you think about the new design. Thanks!. On Jun 8, 2010, at 9:27 AM, Little, Lynne wrote: Hi Tracey,

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  1. Let me know what you think about the new design. Thanks! On Jun 8, 2010, at 9:27 AM, Little, Lynne wrote: Hi Tracey, Just wanted to check in, to see if there is anything that we need to be submitting on this end.  We are compiling our titles for the workshop sessions and should have that confirmed very soon. Thank you for your assistance, Lynne Lynne Little Refugee Program Consultant Phone:  919.334.1255 Fax:  919.334.1265 Please note my new email address: Lynne.Little@dhhs.nc.gov Notice: Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties by an authorized State official.  Unauthorized disclosure of juvenile, health, legally privileged, or otherwise confidential information, including confidential information relating to an ongoing State procurement effort, is prohibited by law. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete all records of this e-mail.

  2. WHO IS A REFUGEE or ASYLEE? Under the INA, a refugee is defined as an alien “displaced abroad who is unable or unwilling to return to, and is unable or unwilling to avail himself or herself of the protection of, that country BECAUSE OF PERSECUTION OR A WELL- FOUNDED FEAR OF PERSECUTION on account of : RACE, RELIGION, NATIONALITY, MEMBERSHIP IN A PARTICULAR SOCIAL GROUP, or POLITICAL OPINION.” The law defines asylees as aliens in the United States or at a port of entry who meet the definition of a refugee.

  3. US Refugee Resettlement Process UNHCR makes recommendation for refugee status and resettlement to USA or other country Dept. of Homeland Security’s CIS staff interview and approve individuals for admission to the USA Assigned to a National Voluntary Agency (NVA) under cooperative agreement with US Dept. of State Allocated by NVA/VOLAG to one of their Local Affiliate Agencies (8 in NC) International Organization for Migration (IOM) arranges travel to USA Local affiliate provides core Reception and Placement Services-housing, food, clothing, furnishings for first 30 days after arrival State Refugee Program arranges for specific refugee social services for first 5 years in country or until person acquires citizenship.

  4. Who else is eligible for benefits of the Refugee Program? • Vietnamese Amerasians • Cuban and Haitian entrants/parolees • Victims of Human Trafficking • Victims of Domestic Violence or Torture • Special Immigrant Visa holders from Iraq or Afghanistan • Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR)who were admitted • originally as one of the above in the past.

  5. Age Groups of NC New ArrivalsJuly 01, 2007 – June 30, 2010

  6. Major Countries of Origin for NC Refugees In SFY’s 2008-10North Carolina generally has been receiving refugees from approximately 30 different countries each year.

  7. Alleghan y Gates Ashe Surr y Curr ituc k Nor thampton Stok es Roc kingham P erson Camden Cas w ell V ance W arren Her tf ord P asquotank Wilk es Gr anville ville W atauga Halif ax P erquimans Y adkin orsyth F Or ange F r anklin A v er y Guilf ord Chowan Mitchell Ber tie Durham Nash Alamance Edgecombe Caldw ell Ale xander Da vie Madison Y ance y T yrrell Mar tin Dare W ak e W ashington Iredell Bur k e Da vidson Wilson Randolph Chatham Cata wba Buncombe Ro w an McDo w ell Pitt Beauf or t Ha yw ood Johnston Hyde Sw ain Greene Lee Rutherf ord Cabarr us Henderson Har nett W a yne Gr aham Stanly Lenoir P olk Gaston Moore J ac kson Cle v eland Montgomer y Cr a v en Mec klenb urg T r ansylv ania Macon Cherok ee P amlico Cumber land Cla y Richmond Sampson Hok e Union Jones Anson Duplin Onslo w Scotland Car teret Robeson Bladen P ender Columbus Ne w Hano v er Br uns wic k Resettlement CountiesIn the 3 past SFYs, refugees have been received by 41 different counties: 23 diff. counties in ‘08, 31 diff. counties in ‘09 and 20 diff. counties in SFY10 Lincoln Received at least 1 refugee (<30) Received less than 100 Received less than 500 Received less than 1000 Received less than 2000 Received more than 2000

  8. How many refugees come to the USA? The President, in consultation with the US Congress, establishes an annual admissions ceiling each year by world region. Federal Fiscal Year 2011 total is 80,000 with a 3,000 unallocated reserve. FFY 2012 total will be 76,000. As of 1/31, 10,180 have been admitted.

  9. FFY 2012 Arrival Trends • US arrivals for the 4th quarter of FY 2011 were 23,266 individuals, bringing the FY 2011 arrivals total to 56,424 individuals. • US arrivals for the 1st quarter of FY 2012 were 10,180 individuals. • On September 30, 2011, President Obama issued the Presidential Determination for the admission of up to 76,000 refugees to the United States during Fiscal Year (FY) 2012. • The 76,000 admissions numbers shall be allocated among refugees of special humanitarian concern to the United States in accordance with the following regional allocations: • Africa 12,000East Asia 18,000Europe and Central Asia 2,000 Latin America/Caribbean 5,500Near East/South Asia 35,500Unallocated Reserve 3,000

  10. Initial Arrival-Reception and Placement Program (DOS) Pre-arrival resettlement planning (including placement); reception upon arrival; Basic needs support for at least 30 days, including housing, furnishings, food, and clothing; Community orientation; referral to health and social service providers (including health assessment and health care, food stamps, Social Security etc.); and Case management and tracking for 90 days.

  11. LFS Carolinas Refugee Resettlement Services for Clients THESE ARE THE SERVICES/ITEMS THAT ARE REQUIRED AND WILL BE PROVIDED FOR YOU: • Safe, affordable housing, including the first month’s rent, housing deposit, and utility deposits (MUD and OPPD) • Required furniture and household items • Food and/or allowance to last for up to 2 weeks or until Food Stamps arrive • Weather appropriate clothing • Meeting and transportation from the airport • Arrangements for a medical examination and immunizations • Arrangements for medical care for known health problems • Applying for a Social Security card • Applying for food stamps, refugee cash assistance, and medical assistance from Health and Human Services • Enrollment in (ESL) classes or ABE/GED classes • Apply for employment services (help with filling out job applications and transportation to interviews) and job readiness training (if employable) • Register children for school • Provide an orientation to the community • Provide a translator, as needed • Assist men age 18-26 to register for selective service

  12. LFS Carolinas Refugee Resettlement Services for Clients • THESE ARE THE SERVICES/ITEMS THAT ARE NOT REQUIRED, • BUT MAY BE PROVIDED FOR YOU: • Financial assistance for the 2nd and 3rd month after arrival (Financial assistance from LFS is dependent upon available funds and is not guaranteed) • Televisions, radios and other non-required household items • Transportation to medical appointments after the first 30 days • Assistance in acquiring a state ID or learners permit • Enrollment in the Match Grant Program • Assistance from a sponsoring congregation, group or individual THESE ARE THE SERVICES/ITEMS THAT ARE NOT REQUIRED AND WILL NOT BE PROVIDED FOR YOU: • Telephone services • Transportation to ESL classes • Transportation to jobs • Financial assistance after employment begins • Financial assistance after the 3rd month of arrival • Assistance in repaying your Travel Loan

  13. What refugee specific services are available to refugee clients? Refugee Medical Assistance & Refugee Cash Assistance for first 8 months in USA Refugee Health Assessment (Screening) domestic health assessment/screening immunizations referral for treatment of any identified health conditions. (when provided within the first 90 days) Match Grant, TANF

  14. REFUGEE SOCIAL SERVICES EMPLOYMENT SERVICES-Job readiness, job placement, skills re-certification, vocational training, job up-grades and job follow up ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING CASE MANAGEMENT & Social Adjustment Services IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE INTERPRETATION TRANSPORTATION

  15. Tips for Working with Refugees • Get to know the individual and help them regain their identity. Even though we have used the term “refugee” to describe a particular population, keep in mind that it is a generic label which at times takes the focus away from the individual.

  16. Become more aware of, and learn more about, nonverbal cues. • Be sensitive to the possible traumas the individual or family has suffered. • Be aware of special adjustment needs of the individual, especially if he/she is from a very different culture. • Become as aware as possible on the situations of developing countries, particularly those from which refugees you work with come.

  17. Empower the individual by helping them to network and connect with other people from their culture and with similar experiences. • Help individuals adjust to the reality of their new country by recognizing and addressing any disappointments due to idealized expectations of the new country. • Be aware of special adjustment needs of the individual, especially if he/she is from a very different culture. • Be supportive by acknowledging “each success” such as progress in language acquisition and coping with ritualistic cultural differences (e.g. greetings).

  18. Be aware of intergenerational conflicts. Many refugee families may attribute their decision to flee as being for the safety and sake of their children. Once in a new land, it is usually the children who adapt quickly to the new culture. At times, the parents need to reverse roles as they find themselves needing to depend heavily on their children as a guide to the new land. The parents may have mixed feelings as they are p4roud of their children, yet angered at the lack of respect shown to both the parents and to the old ways of doing things.

  19. Questions? Thank you! Jason A. PayneRefugee Services Coordinator, Refugee Resettlement ServicesLutheran Family Services in the Carolinas 616 Hutton Street Raleigh, NC 27606919.861.2872 (Office)

  20. Triangle Refugee Resettlement Agencies Ask clients/parents, who is their case manager? Raleigh, NC • LFS Carolinas – (919) 832-2620 • USCRI – (919) 334-0072 Durham, NC • World Relief – (919) 286-3496 • Church World Services – (919) 680-4310

  21. North Carolina Refugee Office Staff Coordinator: Marlene Myers 919-334-1256 Marlene.Myers@dhhs.nc.gov Consultants: Gail Andersen 919-334-1254 Gail.Andersen@dhhs.nc.gov Lynne Little 919- 334-1255 Lynne.Little@dhhs.nc.gov Pat Priest 919-334-1257 Patricia.Priest@dhhs.nc.gov General Phone 919- 733-4650 Fax: 334-1265 Location: 10th Floor, 325 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC Mailing Address: 2405 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2405

  22. Calling All Volunteers! Language Partner for a Refugee Volunteers at LFS are a large part of providing the refugee families with the individualized support that they need. Volunteers will be paired with a refugee family, individual, or child. The volunteer will serve as an English tutor, as advocates, or as an American friend. The volunteer will practice English with a family or individual in their home in Chapel Hill, Durham, or Raleigh. You may teach them about money, using the library, grocery shopping, paying bills, and interview and employment skills. You can be an American friend to a family/individual while learning about the culture from their home country! Volunteers are asked to make a commitment of 2-3 hours per week. The schedule will be arranged according to the needs of the family and the student. A short orientation is required. • Women’s Group To create a sense of community and expose refugee women to community resources, Lutheran Family Services sponsors a monthly women’s group. One Saturday a month, refugee women gather at our office to learn about important issues such as exercise, health care, and domestic violence. Volunteers are needed to help plan the meetings, contact the women, and provide transportation and childcare. • Transportation Many refugees do not have cars or access to other means of transportation. However, it is critical that they are able to go to English classes, doctors’ offices, and other appointments. Volunteers are needed to provide transportation on a weekly or occasional basis. Providing transportation to a refugee provides a great opportunity to meet and interact with an individual from another culture, while at the same time enabling them to meet their needs!

  23. Calling All Volunteers! • Elderly Refugee Program The stakes for elderly refugees are high, as they must pass the citizenship exam to remain eligible for necessary programs such as social security and Medicaid. At the same time, because of isolation from the English speaking community and their lack of mobility, the elderly are least likely to have access to the resources necessary to pass the exam. LFS addresses this discrepancy by providing a program three days a week in which elderly refugees receive a full meal, English instruction, citizenship classes, and community interaction. Volunteers are needed to support program participants in going to doctor’s appointments, transportation to the program, planning special activities/events and driving refugees to Charlotte to take their citizenship exam! • Furniture/Donations Delivery Refugees arrive to the USA without any household possessions so LFS relies on community donations to set up new apartments and welcome refugee families. Furniture donations and delivery to apartments are wonderful and essential to refugees starting a new life. If you have time, moving experience, and possibly a truck, you can help a refugee prior to their arrival by coordinating with LFS to collect and deliver necessary apartment set up donations.

  24. Calling All Volunteers! Core Program Support Opportunities and Internships: • Job Development An important part of a client’s new life in America is a good employment opportunity. LFS has a team of three job development professionals. An internship in this department is a chance to help in the creation of self-sufficiency for people that have fled persecution and war in their homeland. You will be able to cultivate and monitor job opportunities with potential employers and assess incoming clients for job appropriateness based on aptitude, interests, skills, childcare, transportation and cultural considerations. Interns must commit at least 7 hours per week in the office and community. Orientation and training are required. • LFS Volunteer Support Support LFS programs by finding and facilitating capable volunteers like you! Help LFS recruit, train, and support volunteers. You will answer interested volunteer’s questions concerning opportunities and interview them to help place them in a position mutually beneficial to our office, our clients, and the volunteer’s needs. There is a minimum commitment of five hours a week for six months. • For more information or to volunteer call: Jason A. PayneRefugee Services Coordinator |  919.832.2620Lutheran Family Services in the CarolinasRefugee Resettlement Services616 Hutton Street Raleigh, NC 27606

  25. Helpful Sources of Informationwith Web Addresses UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES (UNHCR); www.unhcr.org The protection of an estimated 20 million uprooted people is the core mandate of UNHCR. Ensures the basic human rights of vulnerable persons and that refugees will not be returned involuntarily to a country where they face persecution. Longer term, the organization helps civilians repatriate to their homeland, integrate in countries of asylum or resettle in third countries. US DEPARTMENT OF STATE, BUREAU OF POPULATION, REFUGEES, AND MIGRATION; www.state.gov/g/prm/ Within the government, PRM has primary responsibility for formulating policies on population, refugees, and migration, and for administering U.S. refugee admissions and Reception and Placement programs.

  26. Helpful Sources of Information with Web addresses OFFICE OF REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT, US DHHS (ORR) http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/orr/ ORR plans, develops and directs implementation of a comprehensive program for domestic refugee and entrant resettlement assistance. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY/US CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICE (US CIS, formerly called INS) http:// www.cis.gov DHS administers the immigration and naturalization laws relating to the interview, determination, admission and naturalization of refugees and asylees. The USCIS within DHS is responsible for the adjucation of refugee applications overseas and USCIS officers make the final determination regarding an applicant’s eligibility for refugee resettlement in the US. DHS is also responsible for the inspection and admission of approved refugees upon arrival in the US and processes subsequent applications for refugees including adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident and naturalization. In addition, USCIS adjudicates asylum applications filed by seekers already present in the US. These functions include: adjudication of immigrant visa petitions; adjudication of naturalization petitions; adjudication of asylum and refugee applications; adjudications performed at the service centers.

  27. Helpful Sources of Information with Web addresses Continued NC DIVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICES; STATE REFUGEE OFFICE Policy Manual website: http://info.dhhs.state.nc.us/olm/manuals/dss/ Assist and provide opportunities for individuals and families in need of basic economic support and services to become self-supporting and self reliant. Refugee Social Services provide specialized services to refugees aimed at expediting the resettlement process quickly, reducing dependence on public assistance, assisting refugees to become employed and self-sufficient as soon as possible and acquire English language skills. NC Division of Public Health; www.dhh.state.nc The purpose of the NC Refugee Health Program is to assure the effective resettlement of newly arrived refugees by the timely identification and treatment of any health-related barriers to resettlement and of any health conditions of public health concern. Reimbursement is available for costs incurred if health screening services are provided within 90 days of the refugee’s arrival in this country. Health Screening is provided by the local health department in accordance with the ORR protocol and 45CFR 400.107 (b).

  28. Helpful Sources of Information with Web addresses Continued Refugee Health Information Network (RHIN) Multilingual Health Information for Refugees and their Health Providers http://rhin.org Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) Cultural Oreintation Resource Center; www.cal.org/co/publications CAL's efforts in refugee resettlement focus on a critical part of early services to refugee newcomers: cultural orientation. The COR Center's mission is to enable refugee service providers to conduct culturally and linguistically appropriate orientation training for refugee newcomers to the United States. informing overseas orientation trainers about resettlement developments and issues in the United States; informing U.S. resettlement staff about refugee orientation training overseas; developing materials about new refugee groups for U.S. service providers; developing orientation materials for refugees; and conducting trainings for both overseas refugee orientation trainers and U.S. refugee service providers.

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