Resettlement Program
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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 and needs assistance, click here to complete the Request Assistance form.
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.
If you feel compelled to volunteer in response to a world crisis, please complete this form and we will contact you as needs arise.
Contact us today to learn more about JFS Resettlement Services or click here to learn some of the ways you can get involved to support these efforts.
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
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From Refugee to Entrepreneur: Celebrating the Journey of Abdulkader Hayani
Since 1979, JFS has been assisting refugees fleeing violence and persecution — families desperate for safety, and parents determined to build a better future for their children. In 2016, with more than 5 million Syrians displaced by a devastating civil war, JFS...
Bridging Math, History, and Humanity: JFS on a Panel at Beaver Country Day
Recently, JFS' Senior Director of Innovation and Community Engagement Adam Smith and Housing Specialist Amira Elamri had the privilege of serving on a panel at Beaver Country Day School with Jeffrey Thielman, CEO of the International Institute of New England (IINE)....