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Refugee Resettlement

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What you need to know

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.

Procedures

Refugee Health Screening Policy and Procedures

Services

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.

Providers

CHI Health Clinic (screening and vaccinations)
Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (screening and vaccinations)
Central District Health Department
Siouxland Community Health Center (screening and vaccinations)

Funds

Refugee Social Services – Provides employment and English as a Second Language (ESL) services for the first five years in the U.S.

Providers

School Impact Grants (for Omaha and Lincoln schools only)
Services to Older Refugees

Providers

Asian Community & Cultural Center - Lincoln (402) 477-3446

Useful Links

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

Refugee Medical Screening Brochure in Multiple Languages

Refugee Medical Screening Brochure (English)