Resource: Promoting Equity and Excellence for All: Welcoming and Teaching Newcomer Children in U.S. Schools
Bridging Refugee Youth and Children’s Services & Center for Safe Schools
Webinar recording addresses the diversity, strengths and needs of immigrant students in classrooms today, with a focus on creating a welcoming and positive school climate. To access recorded webinar and slides, scroll down to section called Previously Held Online Sessions.
Monthly Archives: October 2012
Citizenship Resource Center
Resource: Citizenship Resource Center
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
One-stop resource for individuals, teachers, and organizations seeking citizenship preparation materials.
Protections for Immigrants under the Fair Housing Act
Resource: Protections for Immigrants under the Fair Housing Act
Lutheran Children and Family Services
Information on how Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, known as the Fair Housing Act, protects refugees and immigrants from housing discrimination.
Proposed Refugee Admissions for FY 2018: Report to Congress
This Annual Report is prepared by the U.S. Departments of State, Homeland Security, and Health and Human Services. It contains information on refugee situations, proposed refugee admissions, and plans for resettlement. A summary of the Report is also available.
Refugee Seniors in the U.S. Video
Resource: “Refugee Seniors in the U.S.” Video
Cultural Orientation Resource Center at Center for Applied Linguistics
Interviews with refugee seniors speaking about their refugee backgrounds and their experiences of learning English, employment, and transportation.
Clinician’s Corner Minnesota
Resource: Clinician’s Corner
Minnesota Department of Health
Collection of resources for providers working with refugee populations, including a quick guide for conducting initial refugee health assessments.
Guidelines for Mental Health Screening CDC
Resource: Guidelines for Mental Health Screening during the Domestic Medical Examination for Newly Arrived Refugees
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Provides suggestions and resources for primary care clinicians to conduct mental health screening during the domestic medical examination.
Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record
Resource: Form I-693 – Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Form I-693 and instructions on form submission, which is required to establish a refugee is not inadmissible to the U.S. based on public health regulations.
Safe Medication Use Video
Resource: “Safe Medication Use” Video
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Video provides simple steps consumers can take to safely use prescription and over-the-counter medicines.
Implications for Persons who are Limited English Proficient Video
Resource: “Implications for Persons who are Limited English Proficient” Video
U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement
Training video on Title VI for limited English proficient individuals.