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Helping new Americans
in journey to becoming active, productive participants in their
new country is the goal of the experienced, compassionate
professional staff in the JFVS Immigrant and Refugee Services
Department.
JFVS assists
immigrants with processing requirements and acculturation (such as
ESL training), and educates the community through
intergenerational programs designed to explain the journey and
experiences of the refugees. In addition, JFVS offers:
CITIZENSHIP
& NATURALIZATION SERVICES: JFVS
continues to assist senior refugees in applying for green cards,
naturalization and eligible benefits. Case management, advocacy
and referral services are also provided on an individual basis.
REFUGEE
CENTER WITHOUT WALLS: In 1998 the
Center was established in order to enhance the integration of
refugees from all nations into mainstream society. Community
Strengthening Services for refugees in Middlesex County address
the persistent familiar, social and cultural barriers to
successful integration into American society. Programs include a
variety of ESL and citizenship classes, cultural and holiday
celebrations, health education workshops, and advocacy/referral
services.
LEADERSHIP
TRAINING INSTITUTE: The Institute
is open to all refugees with special focus on those individuals
showing greatest potential to become change agents within their
community and workplace.
REFUGEE
ACCESS INSTITUTE: The Institute
trains refugees from all nations to secure the services they
require to become active members of their new communities. The
goal of the program is to eliminate the language barriers between
the refugee, citizen and provider of service. Training is focused
on access to community mental health and other social services as
well as access to the school systems. Assistance is also offered
to refugees and immigrants applying for green cards and
naturalization.
CROSS
CULTURAL TRAINING INSTITUTE: This
program provides staff training to community based organizations
and school system personnel to work effectively with a diverse
refugee client/student population.
CLAIMS
AGAINST GERMANY AND OTHER COUNTRIES: JFVS
has assisted families with their applications for compensation
claims for restitution from the German government for former slave
and forced laborers, as well as claims on dormant Swiss bank
accounts. Assistance with claims against Austria and Switzerland
has also been offered.
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