USCRI Raleigh acts to meet the immediate basic needs of refugees first arriving in the Triangle area, to assist them in obtaining early employment and achieving self-sufficiency, and to nurture community integration. USCRI Raleigh works in collaboration with state and local partners, by providing case management, employment assistance, Family Support Services and English Language Training.
Case Management
Reception & Placement (R&P) Case Managers provide newcomers with direct transitional services as well as with coordination of services and appointments. Assistance with housing, school enrollment, medical visits, and social security registration are some of the many tasks taken on by case managers. After a refugee’s first few months in the United States, case managers begin to refer clients to other service providers for additional assistance. Case managers provide assistance in a linguistically and culturally appropriate manner.
Employment Assistance
Many of our clients receive additional case management services focused on employment and self-sufficiency. Employment counselors work with refugees to help them obtain gainful employment in their communities. Employment services include an introductory instruction about the American workplace, job searching, and assistance with completing job applications and interviews. USCRI Raleigh strives to empower adults to begin employment as soon as possible after arrival, whether or not they speak English.
Family Support Services (Refugee Healthy Marriages Program)
This program helps families stay strong, united and happy while they are adapting to the many changes they are experiencing here in America. The program includes activities and courses to help families celebrate and strengthen their traditional ways of maintaining family harmony. The program also provides training in some new skills that will help the family adapt to life here in America. Courses focus on communication, financial literacy, parenting, and constructive problem solving.
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