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

• English as a second language class and acculturation classes, to assist refugees with community orientation and introduction to American systems, customs, language and holidays.
• Short term counseling to assist with adjustment and other issues.

Employment Services

• JET (Jobs, Education, Training program)
• 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