On the Front Lines: Rapid Response Efforts for New Arrivals

A recent Webinar hosted on 12/05/2023 by Immigrant ARC, the National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA), and Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles, (CHIRLA). Panelists shared models and best practices in organizing work permit and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) clinics, legal screening and pro se strategies, and establishing cross-sector partnerships to address the most pressing needs of new arrivals.

RESOURCES

Rapid Response Webinar Resource Folder

Always Welcome Toolkit - contains resources & strategies around narrative, response efforts, and legal resources.

Contribute to the Always Welcome Directory to coordinate and support the needs of asylum seekers looking to move to other parts of the country, this directory will help individuals and families navigate services and resources provided by localities and non-profit organizations.

Complete the Always Welcome Directory Survey to be included in the directory. This information will be shared with new arrivals if they plan to move to your city and/or state.

NPNA Community Navigator & Inclusion Institute: new training and capacity-building initiatives for members and non-members around immigration, inclusion efforts, and welcoming newcomer strategies for gov’t and partners more broadly. If your organization is interested, complete this form to inquire about training