Provides peer counseling, referrals and assistance to Somali and other refugee and immigrant populations. Case managers can assist with filling out immigration and citizenship paperwork, completing housing applications and applications for other benefits including basic food, WIC, SSI/SSDI.   If client requires further assistance, helps them get connected to the appropriate agency. Also provides translation and interpretation and cultural as well as behavioral orientations.

Transition programs help non-English and limited English speakers understand and navigate American culture.   Programs include:   -  Crime prevention education -  Crime victim assistance -  Naturalization assistance   -  ESL classes

Helps East African refugees access social services through multi-lingual and culturally appropriate information, advocacy and referrals to local resources. Provides individualized case management to clients seeking the most necessary of services. Services provided include:   -  Housing: Assistance with housing applications and shelter referrals including Section 8 & low-income housing applications -  Immigration services: Green Card applications and renewals, travel document applications & citizenship paperwork -  Utilities: Assistance with utility discount application -  Employment: Resume building and employment searches -  Assistance with DSHS benefits and WA Health Plan Finder applications

Helps recently arrived refugees remove barriers toward achieving economic independence and integration into their new communities.

Offers free and confidential information, direct assistance and advocacy to individuals and families who speak Russian or Chinese languages and have limited English language skills. Helps people to navigate systems, find resources, learn about programs and connect to their community. Services include, but are not limited to the following: - Help with basic needs such as health care, food stamp, housing, financial security benefits, transportation, etc. - Sign up ESL and assistance in naturalization application - Assistance with children’s school issues - Signing up for social and recreational activities - Child care resources and school system – Informational and educational workshops All services provided are confidential.

Provides resource assistance with social service agencies, including long-term follow-up.   Assists refugees and immigrants by assessing their needs and by providing classes and groups to help overcome acculturation difficulties.   Helps refugee and immigrant families access energy assistance, housing and other social service programs. ReWA Staff members can provide language interpretation services themselves, based on availability, or can help clients connect to one.

Provides resource assistance with social service agencies, including long-term follow-up.   Assists refugees and immigrants by assessing their needs and by providing classes and groups to help overcome acculturation difficulties.   Helps refugee and immigrant families access energy assistance, housing and other social service programs. ReWA Staff members can provide language interpretation services themselves, based on availability, or can help clients connect to one.

Provides classes designed to help new arrivals to the U. S. gain the knowledge and skills needed to become self-sufficient and thrive in the U. S. Addresses topics including: -  Housing -  Employment services -  Health care services -  How to reduce costs -  Rights of U. S. residents

Helps Chinese older adults sustain independence through short-term intervention by providing information and direct assistance, such as: -  Interpretation   -  Translation and clerical aid services -  Supportive counseling toward accessing appropriate resources and welfare programs.    Program additionally helps with applying for public benefits programs such as:   -  Security Supplemental Income (SSI)  WA Apple Health (Medicaid)   -  Medicare  Food Assistance Programs -  Energy/utility assistance -  Senior housing