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Services we offer at BRFN


Social Adjustment/ integration Services

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Our bilingual, bicultural staff provide culturally and linguistically competent case management for newly-arrived refugees, immigrants and asylees. Services include orientation to different systems, information and referrals, and navigational support, including interpretation when needed. Educational community workshops are conducted regularly.
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Common requested supports include:
  • Education: referrals and support in accessing adult schools, community college, computer literacy classes, ESL classes, school enrollment for children, training programs, and tutoring 
  • Employment: navigating EDD, referrals to job readiness trainings and employment services, navigating issues with employers and workers' rights
  • Finances: information on bank accounts, bills, budgets, car insurance, credit, loans, retirement accounts, and taxes
  • Health: applying for Medi-Cal or Covered CA, navigating health systems, Covid vaccine access, understanding medical bills and wellness support
  • Housing: orientation to affordable housing and assistance with applications, setting up Internet and utilities, rental assistance and tenants rights
  • Immigration: information and referrals to legal service providers for asylum applications, legal permanent residency, citizenship, work permits, travel documents and family petitions; assistance with civil surgeon exams and biometrics
  • Public benefits: information and assistance with enrollment, renewals and navigating challenges with CalWORKs, RCA, Medi-Cal, CalFesh, GA, and SSI
  • Other: applying for a Social Security Number, getting an ID or driver's license, using public transporation

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • History
    • Board of Directors
    • Our Staff
    • Our Partners
    • Contact Us
  • What We Do
    • Social Adjustment/ Integration >
      • Community Educational Workshops
    • Who We Serve >
      • Newcomers from Eritrea
      • Newcomers from Afghanistan
  • Donate
  • Community Resources
  • Get Involved
    • In-kind Donations
    • Jobs
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • How We Can Help You
  • Our Donors
  • Success Stories