Resettlement Program
Since 1979, newly arrived refugees, asylees, and their families have received assistance from JFS. In partnership with HIAS and JFS of Western Mass, JFS helps New Americans achieve self-sufficiency and adjust to life in their new country with the following programs:
Refugee Resettlement
Services include pre-migration support for U.S. Tie families, housing support upon arrival, enrollment in medical, food and cash assistance, and development of individualized resettlement plans to create a path to self-sufficiency. JFS works with refugees for 8 months after arrival.
Asylees
JFS offers free assistance to anyone granted for asylum in the United States. Services include enrollment in employment and ESL services, medical, food and cash assistance (if eligible) and general case management support. Asylees are eligible for services for 8 months from asylum approval date. If you or someone you know has recently been approved for asylum, contact JFS today or call 508-875-3100.
When individuals and families flee violence and instability and bring their hopes for a better future to this country, JFS is here — proudly supporting immigrants in our community and standing up for those left behind.
Contact us today to learn more about JFS Resettlement Services.
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Program Videos
JFS Addresses the Housing Crisis – Collaborative Housing Solutions that Build Thriving Communities
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Through the Power of Volunteerism, JFS is Changing the Lives of Refugees Seeking Safety in Our Community
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Through the Power of Collaborative Partnerships JFS Changes the Lives of Immigrants in Our Community
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Program News
JFS, The Shapiro Foundation and others team up with a new innovative program for Ukrainian resettlement
Recently JFS of Metrowest along with many other partners such as Bright Horizons, Alight, The Shapiro Foundation, Miles 4 Migrants, Talent Beyond Boundaries, and Social Finance have come together for The Job Sponsorship Pathway program. This program builds on the...
Fuller Middle School Immigration Speakers Event!
Fuller Middle School Students read a book during this school year, where they learned about what it is like for immigrants and refugees to come to the United States. The middle school students were tasked with creating questions to ask three wonderful guest speakers....
JFS Addresses the Housing Crisis – Collaborative Housing Solutions that Build Thriving Communities
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