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Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: (734)769-0209
Fax: (734)769-0224
Email: info@jfsannarbor.org

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Resettlement

The Resettlement Program at Jewish Family Services assists refugees and their families with critical social services needed to ease their transition into a new way of living. With our help, individuals become self-sufficient and are able to create a stable living environment in the Ann Arbor area.

Dedicated bi-lingual and bi-cultural professionals fulfill our mission by promoting and delivering individually focused social and vocational services through a variety of programs.

Pre-Arrival, Reception and Placement Services:

• Pre-arrival Processing
• Reception Services
• Post-arrival resettlement services for the first 30 days that include: development and implementation of a resettlement plan; case maintenance; refugee orientation; employment assessment; provision of referrals; basic needs support

Case Management:

• Oversight, coordination, and integration of all services, referrals, and programs provided to the client

Acculturation and ESL classes:

• Acculturation classes to assist refugees with orienting them to the local community; access to services , and adjustment issues, ESL classes are offered every day (morning and afternoon)

Employment Services:

• Work First
• Career Services
• Job Club to assist with resume writing, interview preparation, job search skills, and adjustment to American work place culture

Translation of Documents:

• Essential documents are translated into the English language for necessary linkage to services and access to education

Provision of Donated Furniture:

• As available for new arrivals, vocational services clients, based on need

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