Join CORE for a 90-minute knowledge exchange on the Cultural Orientation topic of Digital Technology and Literacy. We will discuss what the Cultural Orientation Objectives and Indicators (O&Is) expect you to cover under this topic and ways to collaborate with others in resettlement to support refugees’ unique digital needs. Together, we will discuss techniques to […]
You can now access Ukrainian on the Settle In app. The Settle In app is a mobile and desktop app that provides Cultural Orientation information through interactive quizzes and learning activities. For ideas on how to use the Settle In app in your work, check out CORE’s Activity Bank. Download the Settle In app on […]
Have you ever asked yourself any of the following questions? Why did you choose refugee resettlement as your career? What are your hobbies? What is your favorite dish and why? How much do you know about newcomers’ cultures? If not, spend the next five minutes answering these questions. If possible, ask a colleague to answer […]
Register today for CORE’s 2-part Cultural Orientation Objectives and Indicators (O&Is) webinar series! Together, these 60-minute webinars will help individuals working in resettlement understand and use the O&Is. Individuals will learn about how the Cultural Orientation O&Is create a continuum of messaging and identify concrete steps to incorporate the revised Overseas and Domestic O&Is in […]
What will my new home be like? What is a lease? How will I afford rent? These questions and more are central to discussions on housing during Cultural Orientation with refugees. Housing is critical to the resettlement and integration of newcomers. Communication and understanding of this topic are especially significant as the United States housing […]
Updated Cultural Orientation Objectives and Indicators (O&Is) are now available for download. With an improved design and table of contents, the updated PDFs are based on the newly revised and approved Overseas and Domestic Cultural Orientation O&Is. Providers will be expected to deliver Cultural Orientation programming in alignment with the updated O&Is in fiscal year […]
Uniting for Ukraine Post-Arrival Assistance Overview Did you miss the March live event about the assistance available in the United States to Ukrainian parolees arriving through the Uniting for Ukraine program? We have recordings available! The U.S. government has limited funding for assisting Ukrainian parolees with the cost of food, housing, health, and other basic needs. […]
Not sure how to connect clients to CORE’s Settle In properties? Check out CORE’s Waiting Room Resources, which include palm cards, posters, and flyers that help newcomers learn about and access CORE’s website, app, and Facebook pages. If you are an overseas provider, access the new Pre-Departure Fact sheets and Booklets which highlight key messages […]
CORE has new resources to support Cultural Orientation providers in understanding the Cultural Orientation Objectives and Indicators (O&Is). Learn about the importance of the Cultural Orientation O&Is and how overseas and domestic providers work together to create a continuum of messaging for refugees. Watch the one-minute Cultural Orientation O&Is video to learn more about the […]
Check out the new About Settle In page on the Settle In website. This page provides an overview of each Settle in property. Now you can easily access each Settle In platform in one place, including the Settle In website, the Settle In app, and the Settle In Facebook pages. Make sure to bookmark this […]
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