Refugee/Asylee/Unaccompanied Minor

Refugees, Asylees, and

Unaccompanied Minors

Eligibility and Status

Status and Documentation Requirements for the ORR Refugee Resettlement ProgramThis guidance outlines documentation needed to prove an individual is eligible for ORR refugee resettlement programs and a suggested process for making eligibility determinations.

Look up I-94 Documentation Here

Texas TSDS PEIMS Coding for Refugee/Asylee

ritter.tea.state.tx.us/peims/standards/1314/e1076.html

Statistics/Facts

Refugee Statistics | USA for UNHCRMillions of individuals have been forcibly displaced worldwide as a result of persecution, conflict, violence or human rights violations. Learn more about the number of refugees from various regions and the countries in which they are most often resettling.

The Refugee ProjectExplore the world’s forced migrations over the last half century on an interactive map layered with stories and data.

Entry Process & Legal Documents

Infographic: The Screening Process for Refugee Entry into the United StatesA step-by-step guide to the rigorous process for refugee entry into the U.S.

Status and Documentation Requirements for the ORR Refugee Resettlement ProgramThis guidance outlines documentation needed to prove an individual is eligible for ORR refugee resettlement programs and a suggested process for making eligibility determinations.

DACA Information - CCFWWhat you need to know about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) - what this repeal means, who this decision impacts, how to get help, and how to help.

Resource Guides & Handbooks

Guide for Engaging ELL Families

SIFE Manual

bridges-sifeproject.com/Prof_Dev/Publications/SIFE%20Manual.pdf

USDE Educator Toolkit

tech.ed.gov/edtech-english-learner-toolkits/educators/

Survival Skills for School-topics to cover with newcomer

Sheltered Instruction for SIFE with Developing Literacy

https://bridges-sifeproject.com/Prof_Dev/Publications/Bridges%20Sheltered%20Program%20Manual%202019.09.18.pdf

SchoolsIt is estimated that 34% of all refugees resettled by the United States are school-aged children between the ages of 5 and 18 years. The need to provide services to this population is tremendous as many face significant challenges adapting to American schools, whether academically, culturally, or psychosocially. Refugee students may arrive with minimal previous

Understanding the Journey of a Refugee

Refugee Stories: Mapping a Crisis - The Choices ProgramStudents gain an understanding of the current refugee crisis by mapping data and exploring personal accounts of refugees.

Interactive: Refugees’ Bags and BelongingsIn the final part of our “Bags and Belongings,” Refugees Deeply senior editor Preethi Nallu explains the genesis of the series, in which Syrians describe what they brought with them and what they left behind. Read their stories in our interactive photo essay.

Understanding Refugee Trauma: For School PersonnelOutlines different considerations that school personnel need to take into account when working with refugee youth and their families. This fact sheet describes the school, classroom, individual, and family considerations that school staff should understand when working with this population.

Children of War: A Video for EducatorsIncludes a segment from the play Children of War and a documentary about the scope and impact of refugee trauma and its consequences for youth in schools.

Children of War: A Video for Educators Resource GuideAccompanies the Children of War video and includes discussion questions, suggestions about ways schools and teachers can help refugee students and families, and provides information on the effects of traumatic stress on school performance.

Cultural Backgrounds & Languages

Wellness Country Guides | NPCT - Gulf Coast JFCSThese guides offer brief overviews of each country, highlighting current healthcare systems, common perceptions and responses to adverse mental health symptoms, and typical community support networks.

About Refugee Populations - Cultural Orientation Resource ExchangeThe following Refugee Backgrounders provide U.S. resettlement communities with basic information to better understand and serve their new clients.

Ethnologue: Languages of the WorldFind, read about, and research all 7,099 living languages. Ethnologue is the ultimate source of information on the world's languages.

Look Up Cultures Around the World

www.everyculture.com

Resources for Students & Parents

Refugee Portal

www.brycs.org/refugee-portal/index.cfm

https://brycs.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/RaisingChildren-Handbook.pdf

Agencies & Centers

Welcome to Our Schools | Programs | Refugee ServicesRefugee Services (RS) within the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance is the single state agency responsible for the implementation of services to refugees.

Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)Office of Refugee Resettlement

Refugee Services of Texas

HomeRead Our Mission

www.dshs.texas.gov/idcu/health/refugee_health/

www.rstx.org/locations

Unaccompanied Minors

Unaccompanied Alien Children and Family Units Are Flooding the Border Because of Catch and Release LoopholesBorder security includes the ability to remove illegal aliens that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) apprehends, otherwise we are stuck with a system that sanctions catch and release. Due to legal loopholes and court backlogs, even apprehended illegal aliens are released and become part of the temporary, illegal population of people that we cannot remove. This must end now.

Social and Emotional Support for Refugee Families: A School Psychology Perspective

Ten Myths About ImmigrationDebunk the misinformation students bring to school—and help them think for themselves.

Refugee Assistance for Eligible Unaccompanied ChildrenRefugee Assistance for Eligible Unaccompanied Children

5 Things You Need to Know About Unaccompanied Children - Center for American ProgressUnaccompanied children are arriving in the United States at an unprecedented rate as they flee violence in Central America. While the government is increasing its capacity to deal with this humanitarian crisis, more needs to be done to ensure the safety and security of these children.

Tips for Educators

Success for SLIFE More at salvac.edublogs.org

Refugee Parent-Teacher Conference "Cheat Sheet"

subscribepage.io/o6sCO0

Elevating SLIFE Success: Strategies for Programming and Instruction www.SupportEd.com

Succeeding in a Diverse ClassroomSucceeding in a Diverse Classroom Best Practices and Resources for Emergent Bilingual Students

How to Support ELL Students with Interrupted Formal Education (SIFEs)

How to Support Refugee Students in the ELL Classroom

How to use interpreters | The Refugee Center OnlineHow to use interpreters to get the best results. Watch a video on how to talk using interpreters. Learn tips and sign up for an online class.

Supporting Students With Interrupted Educations | EdutopiaFour strategies for helping students who have missed portions of their schooling—and examples of how teachers are using these strategies.

Refugee students' cultural challenges | Refugee Center OnlineNewcomer students face many cultural adjustments and this can be overwhelming and challenging. How can I help refugee students adjust to American culture? Watch these three high school students speak about their experiences in US schools. What can educators do to help their students adjust and thrive in US schools? 1) Acknowledge mistakes Juma shares his ... Read more

Teaching English Language Learners: A Complex Endeavor | EdutopiaA teacher seeks out the best approaches to teaching English to non-native speakers, the fastest growing student population in the U.S.

Strategies for teaching English Language LearnersStrategies for teaching English Language Learners from the Refugee Center Online. Learn strategies and techniques for the six stages of language learning.

5 Best Practices for Supporting Refugee ELL StudentsBy Sache Crouch - Five best practices for teachers to give ELL students the the skills they need to become successful in American schools.

Videos

Parent Resources

Life in the USA - USAHelloEverything you need to know about life in the USA. Find information about daily life, including culture, laws, housing, travel, money, and family issues.

Work in the USA | USAHelloDo you want to find work in the USA? Learn how to look for work, apply for jobs, different careers, job training, and how to succeed.

Citizenship in the U.S. | USAHelloLearn how to apply for U.S. citizenship and the benefits of being a citizen. Take a class to prepare for the citizenship test.

A Guide To U.S. Education For Immigrants | USAHelloLearn about the U.S. school system, getting an education as an adult, and the GED® test. Find help to learn English.

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