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Refugees are individuals who fled persecution in their homelands. The Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP) helps newly arrived refugees and other eligible populations establish a new life and self-sufficiency following their arrival in the United States.
- Medical and cash assistance for up to twelve months after arrival in the U.S. This assistance is only available if the refugee is not eligible for other programs.
- Refugee Health Screening and Vaccinations – Health screening and initial vaccinations are provided within 90 days after arrival.
- Refugee Social Services – Provides employment and English as a Second Language (ESL) services for the first five years in the U.S.
- School Impact Grants (for Omaha and Lincoln schools only)
- Services to Older Refugees
Resettlement of refugees in local communities is not handled by RRP. The resettlement agencies work with their national volunteer agency and the Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM)
Resettlement is conducted by Nebraska's local Refugee Resettlement Agencies:
HealthReach – Health education materials in various languages and formats
New Americans Task Force
Ohio Refugee Service Videos