Refugee Resettlement

Recept ion

Assura nce 1st Home Visit

Intake Interv iew

Public Benefits Enrollm ent

Social Security number

Eligible Services Enrollm ent

Other Referrals & Assistance

Case Closeout

Airport pickup with -

 Appropriate interpretation

 Seasonal clothing

 Pocket money

 Culturally appropriate ready-to eat food

 Housing Evaluati on Safety checklis t

 US Ties Coordin ation

 Housing and Safety Orientation

 Assessment

 Assistance with basic needs

 Orientation – Roles and Responsibil ities

 Verify refugee documenta tion

Public Assistance SNAP & MA Eligible Services Enrollment

Social Security Number application

 ESL Referral and Enrollment Assistance

 Employment program Referral and Enrollment Assistance

 Other welfare program (WIC)

 Health Screening Referral and Appointment

 School Registration

 Selective Service Registration

 Service/ Resettlement plan

 Cultural Orientation

 Assistance with AR 11

Documented -

Throughout the 90 days R&P Service Period:

 Individualized, detail case notes that include explanation for service delays

 CO assessment

 Documentation of CO understanding

 Food and food allowance until SNAP

R&P Core Service Timeline FY 2016

 Assessme nt of welfare, living conditions , and needs

 Assistance with basic needs

 Monitor the progress and updates on resettlement service plan

 Monitor ESL attendance

 Health and Mental Health follow-ups, as needed

 R&P Period Report

 Case close out letter and service referrals post (90) days

Washington State Individual Refugee and Special Immigrant Visas Arrival

Washington State Individual Refugee and Special Immigrant Visas Arrival

When completing this form list the specific quantities provided, as checkmarks or “enough” are not acceptable responses

Mattress and box spring (only married couples or small children of same gender may be expected to share beds)

Bed frame

One set of drawers, shelves or other unit appropriate for storage of clothing per family

One couch or equivalent seating per family (in addition to kitchen chairs)

One lamp per room, unless installed lighting is present and adequate, and light bulbs as needed

Kitchen table (per case) and chair (per person)

Linens and Other Household Supplies

One bath towel per person

One set of sheets for each bed

Blanket(s) for each bed as seasonally appropriate

One pillow and pillowcase for each person

Alarm clock

Paper, pens and/or pencils

(one set per case recommended)

Cleaning Supplies

Dish soap

Bathroom/kitchen cleanser

Laundry detergent

Sponges or cleaning rags and/or paper towels

One place setting of tableware (fork, knife, spoon) per person

One place setting of dishes (plate, bowl and cup) per person

Pots and pans: at least one sauce pan, frying pan, and baking dish

Mixing/serving bowls

One set of kitchen utensils (such as a spatula, wooden spoon, knife, serving utensils, etc.)

Can opener

Toiletries (new)

Toilet paper (list number of rolls)

Shampoo

Soap

One toothbrush per person

Toothpaste

Personal hygiene items as appropriate (such as deodorant, feminine hygiene products, and razors)

Two waste baskets

Trash bags (list number of boxes)

Mop or broom

Other Items and Food Description

Appropriate seasonal clothing for work, school and everyday use: Clean clothing, in good condition, for all members of the family (including proper footwear)

Baby items as needed: such as baby food, clothing, diapers, infant and children car seats, and cribs

Food available on arrival: Culturally appropriate, ready-to-eat food, plus one day’s worth of additional food supplies and staples (including baby food as needed)

Food within one day of arrival: Food or food allowance at least equivalent to the food stamp allocation for that family unit and continued food assistance until receipt of food stamps or until individual/ family is able to provide food for himself, herself or themselves

PA Name: Signature: Date:

Case Manager Name: Signature: Date:

Interpreter Name: Signature: Date:

Key Contacts for Lutheran Community Services Multicultural Services:

 1. Morgan ChristianSen mchristiansen@lcsnw.org 253-722-5685

Housing Specialist and Volunteer Mentoring Coordinator

 2. John Forseth jforseth@lcsnw.org 253-722-5695

Program Director Refugee Resettlment and Placement  3. Paul Tan, M.Div.

Foster Home Recruiter Refugee and Immigrant Children’s Program

www.refugeechildren.net  4. Kinza Schulyer kschuyler@lcsnw.org

Immigration Services Northgate Office

5. Beth Farmer bfarmer@lcsnw.org

Lutheran Community Service International Counseling and Community Services for Refugee Mental Health and Asylee Program.

 6. Advocacy Go to website www.lirs.org and sign up for “Stand For Welcome” alerts and take action.

JoAnne Kelsey

 Assistant Director for Advocacy

 Jkelsey@lirs.org