Refugee Resettlement

Lutheran Community Service Northwest, Refugee Resettlement Agency Address: 223 N. Yakima Ave. Tacoma, WA 98403 Phone: (253) 722- 5685

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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

Intake Interv iew

1st Home Visit

 Orientation – Roles and Responsibil ities  Verify refugee documenta tion

 Housing and Safety Orientation  Assessment  Assistance with basic needs  Food and food allowance until SNAP

Public Benefits Enrollm ent

Eligible Services Enrollm ent

Other Referrals & Assistance

 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

Social Security number

Public Assistance SNAP & MA Eligible Services Enrollment Social Security Number application

R&P Core Service Timeline FY 2016 Cultural Orientation throughout the 90 days

2nd Home Visit

Case Closeout

Throughout the 90 days R&P Service Period:

Documented  Assessme nt of welfare, living conditions , and needs  Assistance with basic needs

 Individualized, detail case notes that include explanation for service delays  CO assessment  Documentation of CO understanding  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.

PA Name: Case Size:

DOA:

Case #:

List Completed by:

# of Occupants:

Date Completed:

Address: Furniture 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)

Temporary (T) or Permanent (P) Housing: Quantity

Kitchen Items

Quantity

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

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

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

Can opener

Linens and Other Household Supplies

Toiletries (new)

One bath towel per person

Toilet paper (list number of rolls)

One set of sheets for each bed Blanket(s) for each bed as seasonally appropriate One pillow and pillowcase for each person Alarm clock

Shampoo Soap One toothbrush per person Toothpaste Personal hygiene items as appropriate (such as deodorant, feminine hygiene products, and razors)

Paper, pens and/or pencils (one set per case recommended) Cleaning Supplies Dish soap

Two waste baskets

Bathroom/kitchen cleanser

Trash bags (list number of boxes)

Laundry detergent

Mop or broom

Sponges or cleaning rags and/or paper towels 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