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Effective access to early childhood programs is vital for refugee families. This blog, created in partnership with Urban Institute, offers practical strategies and tips for refugee service providers to enhance access and support for young children. Discover actionable insights and best practices to improve early childhood services and help refugee families navigate and benefit from these essential programs.

Watch this webinar replay to discover how the MicroProducer Academy is empowering newcomer farmers through innovative training and support. This program offers valuable resources to help new farmers succeed, from hands-on training to essential business skills. Explore how the Academy helps newcomers grow their farming ventures, contributing to community resilience and economic development.

Switchboard is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar open to all refugee service providers, whether working at state agencies, resettlement agencies or affiliates, or other organizations. Please circulate this announcement widely among your colleagues! 

Immigration Legal Services for Afghan Arrivals (ILSAA) is a federally funded project, and their funding is available for a limited time. They will stop accepting requests for legal services after midnight on September 29, 2024.     Eligible Afghans who need legal immigration services should call ILSAA at 833-286-0864 or email [email protected] with their name, phone number, and primary language preference before September 29, 2024.     Afghans eligible for ILSAA include those who were evacuated under Operation Allies Welcome and Operation Allies rescue, Afghan humanitarian parolees, unaccompanied Afghan minors, those who traveled to the U.S. on a special Immigrant Visa (SIV), and others as defined in ORR Policy Letter 22-01.        To mitigate impact to vulnerable populations, we are asking that you:   Call or email Afghans in the community to share this information. Include the above messaging in any relevant newsletters or correspondence.     We particularly need your help reaching the following populations:   Unaccompanied minors  Individuals with   o   Pending SIV applications  o   Disabilities  o   Added cultural and literacy barriers.   

Ensuring the long-term sustainability of your organization is essential for continued impact. This webinar offers strategies and considerations for planning the future of your ECBO (Ethnic Community-Based Organization), helping you navigate challenges and build a sustainable path forward. Explore practical tips and insights on how to strengthen your organization’s foundation, secure resources, and plan for lasting success.

Switchboard is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar open to all refugee service providers, whether working at state agencies, resettlement agencies or affiliates, or other organizations. Please circulate this announcement widely among your colleagues! 

Data communication is key to driving impactful resettlement efforts. This blog explores best practices for resettlement organizations to effectively manage and communicate data, ensuring that information is used to make informed decisions and improve services. Learn about the tools and strategies that can enhance your data communication processes, helping you better support and empower the communities you serve.

Ensuring that refugee families can access essential early childhood services is crucial for their successful integration. This resource, developed in partnership with Urban Institute, provides valuable guidance on helping these families navigate and utilize early childhood programs effectively. Discover strategies to overcome barriers and ensure that refugee children receive the support they need for a strong start in their new communities.

Switchboard is pleased to announce a virtual roundtable discussion open to all legal service providers working at resettlement agencies or affiliates; state refugee resettlement agencies; and other legal representatives representing Afghan OAR parolees. Please circulate this announcement widely among your colleagues! 

In collaboration with Leah's Pantry, Switchboard is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar open to all refugee service providers, whether working at state agencies, resettlement agencies or affiliates, or other organizations. Please circulate this announcement widely among your colleagues!