COMMITTEE AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

The nine sponsoring churches will need to provide the support during the 120 days resettlement period.  Action committees have been formed in the following areas.

  Childcare/Education - Work with refugee parents to provide needed childcare.  Register children for school.  Arrange for English tutoring for adults if necessary. 

 Employment - Assist with job search, interviews, resumes, etc…  Provide cultural orientation as needed.

 Furnishings - Obtain beds, mattresses, chairs, other furniture items. 

 Household Items - Collect “Resettlement Welcome Boxes” consisting of kitchen and cooking utensils, towels, linens, blankets, etc.

 Housing - Search for and obtain affordable housing.  Arrange for temporary housing upon arrival.

 Transportation – Provide transportation for the family to apply for SSN cards, state ID cards, food stamps, medical assistance etc.

 Shepherding - Provide assistance with shopping, laundry, banking, etc…  Befriend and visit to provide reassurance, cultural orientation, etc…

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