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New Activities on Digital Technology and Literacy

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Are you looking for new and engaging ways to teach newcomers about digital technology? Explore and incorporate CORE’s new activities on digital technology and literacy in your next Cultural Orientation session. Activities on this page promote engagement and student-centered learning and support the following key messages:   Newcomers may encounter digital technology in many different settings […]

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UPDATED Healthcare Resources Following Refugee Medical Assistance Expansion

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In March, the Office of Refugee Resettlement announced that the eligibility period for Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) and Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) would increase to 12 months. In response, CORE updated its Healthcare in the United States suite, which includes a fact sheet, video, and podcast. You can find this resource, along other health-related suites […]

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New Toolkit for Community Partners and Sponsors

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Integrating Cultural Orientation throughout the resettlement process helps newcomers retain the information that is essential to adapt to their new lives and achieve self-sufficiency. To assist community partners and sponsors in this effort, CORE released a new Cultural Orientation toolkit to guide those who work with newcomers. The toolkit will help users incorporate key Cultural Orientation […]

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All Refugee Resources now available in Pashto

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All of CORE’s refugee-facing resource are now available in Pashto on CORE’s Settle In website and mobile app (Google Play, App Store), along with the complete translations in Dari. These resources help support Afghan arrivals and cover essential topics such as employment, housing, the role of the resettlement agency, and more.    Not sure how […]

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Settle In Website Replaces COREnav.org

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The new Settle In website is now live and ready for use by refugees and other newcomers resettling to the United States. This website replaces the existing CORE Resettlement Navigator website. With resources in ten languages, including Dari and Pashto, the new look and feel of the website harmonize with CORE’s other refugee-facing platforms, the […]

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Register for CORE’s Next Webinar for Community Partners and Sponsors

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Join CORE for a special 60-minute webinar on Tuesday, June 14, and learn about the new Cultural Orientation toolkit for community partners and sponsors. This webinar is for community members, CO providers, and local sponsorship program coordinators. After this training, participants will be able to:  Define Cultural Orientation and CORE’s role as a technical assistance […]

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NEW Video and Fact Sheet on U.S. Laws for Newcomers

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Watch and share CORE’s new U.S. Laws: Rights & Responsibilities video and fact sheet with newcomers. These resources provide basic information about U.S. laws and can also assist in facilitating further discussions about newcomer rights and responsibilities. Use this suite, along with CORE’s other resources on this topic and Activity Bank , to enhance your […]

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NEW Research: Best Practices for Designing Cultural Orientation Programs

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CORE conducted a literature review mapping project to identify current research and evidence on Cultural Orientation practices. Based on 30 articles, guides, framework documents, and studies from 2010 to 2021, CORE has identified key recommendations to guide practitioners in providing effective Cultural Orientation programming.   Top Findings:  Cultural Orientation programming should be iterative and part of […]

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Upcoming Webinar: Building Trauma-Informed Cultural Orientation Programs

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Are you thinking of incorporating trauma-informed care into your Cultural Orientation delivery but are unsure how to proceed? Research shows that trauma and stress can affect a newcomer’s ability to integrate and retain information. In this 60-minute webinar on June 2, 2022, you will explore the main principles of trauma-informed care and how to recognize […]

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More Translated Pashto Resources for Afghan Newcomers

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You can now access Pashto fact sheets and videos covering essential topics such as education, employment, housing, healthcare, public transportation, and the role of the resettlement agency. The resources are available on the CORE Resettlement Navigator website (soon to be Settle In), along with the complete translations in Dari. All videos can also be accessed […]

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