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Refugee
Resettlement Program
Central
Region
Catholic Charities'
Refugee Resettlement Program is dedicated to improving the quality
of life for newly arrived refugee families. The Refugee Resettlement
Program assists any person who has entered
the United States as a refugee (as recognized by the federal government)
for up to five years from the date of entry.
The Refugee
Resettlement Program of Catholic Charities is a comprehensive program
devoted to the successful integration of refugee families into the
Central New Mexico community. Through case management, job development,
and education, the Refugee Resettlement Program
empowers newly arrived families to achieve self-sufficiency and
to become active members of their community.
The Refugee
Resettlement Program offers a wide range of services focusing on
empowerment and self-sufficiency for refugee families.
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Individual
case managers provide intensive service and document client progress
to families for up to six months from the time of arrival. Case
management may continue for up to five years for return clients
and special needs cases.
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Job
developers provide employment services, support and follow-up
to clients throughout a five-year period.
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Behavioral
health counseling is available to all clients through Catholic
Charities' Counseling Department immediately after arrival.
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The
Refugee Resettlement Program in conjunction with the Family Education
Department provides English
instruction to refugee families. The classes are offered both
during daytime and evening hours with childcare available at no
cost.
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Refugee
Resettlement Program clients benefit from Catholic Charities'
Bureau of Immigration Affairs accredited Immigration Department,
available to assist clients in immigration matters.
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