Refugee Services Catholic Charities Fort Wayne

Refugee Services at Catholic Charities of Fort Wayne is composed of Reception & Placement Match Grant Refugee Job development Refugee Health Extended Case management

Reception & Placement Day service period Expectation that most core services are provided within the first 30 days. All cases - At 90 days, determine status in each case.

Required Activities Include: Intake Orientation Pocket Cash Social Security Cards Cash and Medical Assistance Home Safety Orientation Food Stamps School Registration Health Assessment ESL Enrollment Employment Referral Services to Minors

Pre-Arrival Services AOR- Refugees file an Affidavit Of Relationship to reunify with: Spouse Parents Children (under 21, unmarried) AOR (Interest Only)- To reunify with friend and other type of relative Orientation of anchor relative Verification Airport Reception

Basic Needs Support (Pre-Arrival Services) Housing- Staff ensures that housing is arranged for newly arriving refugees Furnishings: Initial furnishing and supplies are provided from donations or purchased. Food: Culturally Appropriate, Ready to eat, Baby food as necessary Transportation is arranged for initial arrival

Components of Basic Services What are the responsibilities of the resettlement agency?

What kind of housing? Housing should be: Safe Sanitary In good repair Meets locally accepted standards for health and safety Should contain essential furnishings (see Operational Guidance)

I smell something cooking… Available on arrival: Culturally appropriate, ready-to-eat food AND One day’s worth of additional food supplies and staples (including baby food as necessary) Within one day of arrival: Food or food allowance equal to food stamp allocation for family unit Continued food assistance until receipt of food stamps

Dressed for success? Clothing: Provide appropriate seasonal clothing required for work, school, and every day use Include proper footwear for each member of the family Is it cold outside? Make sure they have warm clothing!

Home Visits For ALL CASES: Visit within 24 hours of arrival ALL cases: At least one additional home visit within 30 days of arrival. If the case moves from temporary housing during the first 90 days, a 2 nd home visit to permanent housing.

Health Health assessment (screening) within 30 days of arrival Class A Medical Conditions CONFIDENTIALITY Report to Public Health Official within 7 days of arrival Medical appointment within 7 days of arrival Immunizations: Secure required immunizations for children’s enrollment in school. Encourage and assist adult clients to attain immunizations required for adjustment of status.

Public Assistance Apply for Cash and Medical Assistance Within 7 working days of arrival Apply for Food Stamps Within 7 working days of arrival Apply for Social Security Card within 10 working days from the arrival

Education Refer to ESL Within 10 working days of arrival School-age children registered for school within 30 days of arrival Summer arrivals, include a case note indicating when they can register

Reporting at 90 Days: Verifies that all core services have been provided to the refugee case States whether the refugee is economically self- sufficient at 90 days If not, referrals made to appropriate services Social security number for each member of the case Verifies that client was informed of IOM loan & legal requirements to repay debt.

Match Grant Service Period: 180-Day program (counted from arrival/eligibility Employment Services, including follow-up must be provided through day 180, as needed, or until the case exits the program. Case Management must be provided through day 180 or until the case exits the program. Maintenance Assistance must be provided until the case becomes self-sufficient or by day 120, whichever occurs first.

Job Development Services (Services period: up to five years from arrival date) Priority in Provision of Services 1. All newly arriving refugees during the first year in the U.S. who apply for the services. 2. Refugee who are receiving cash assistance 3. Unemployed refugees who are not receiving cash assistance 4. Employed refugees in need of services to retain employment or to attain economic independence. 5. Asylees ( Individuals, who, on their own, travel to the U.S., apply for, and receive a grant of asylum. These individuals do not enter the U.S. as refugees)

Refugee Health Service Period: 18- month program (counted from arrival date) Services include: Initial refugee health screening at local Health Department Follow up appointments at Infectious Disease Center (IDC) Provide transportation and interpretation

Extended Case Management Service Period: No restriction Services include: ESL Ongoing cultural orientation Ongoing case management (Interpretation, Transportation, Welfare benefit redetermination, SSI, understanding adjustment of status and etc…..)

BUDGET $$$ Reimbursable Award include: Direct Assistance Administrative

Direct Assistance to Refugee Prior to April 2010 $ of per refugee to cover Lodging (Rent, Utilities, Phone, Security Deposit, etc.) Food Health Clothing Transportation Education/Training Direct Cash (Pocket Cash) Other (Household Necessities, Furniture, and Personal Care)

Average Family size (Family Of Four) $ X 4 = $1, Deposit$ Rent$ Electric Connection$ Food $ Furniture $ Household Necessities $ Pocket Cash$ Total$1, Balance after initial set up$265.00

Administrative Budget (prior to April 2010) Average $ of per refugee to cover Staff ( Salaries, Benefits) Operational (Space, Supplies, Travel, Audit, Copies, Transportation, Postage, Phone, etc..)

BUDGET starting from April 2010 Per Refugee Direct Assistance: $ 900- $1,100 (Must used up within 90- day form arrival date) Administrative: $

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