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The Catholic Diocese of Arlington Migration and Refugee Services provides a
comprehensive range of services including:
Resettlement and Placement Services:
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Housing during the
first 30-120 days after arrival |
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Provision of
donated household goods in housing prior to arrival List of donated items
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Provision of food |
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Case management
services in culturally appropriate languages |
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Cultural and
community orientation |
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Orientation to
public transport and used cars to get to employment sites (when available)
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Transportation,
accompaniment, and interpretation services at initial appointments at the
Department of Social Services to register for social security card, at schools
to register children, at initial health appointments, and at ESL classes among others
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Referrals to other
services as needed such as mental health services, etc. |
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Interpretation
services as needed |
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Matching with
Resettlement Office volunteers who aid in cultural and community orientation,
in-home ESL tutoring, transportation, etc. |
Employment Services including:
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Pre-employment
training |
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Resume
building |
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Computer
training and technical career training |
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Assistance in
identifying employment opportunities |
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Assistance in
applying for
employment |
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Interview
Preparation Assistance |
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Transportation to,
interpretation for, and advocating for the client on interviews |
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Following the client through
the placement process
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Legal Immigration Services
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Assistance in filing federal forms to come to the United States or remain in
the country legally |
Service Sites:
Arlington
Arlington Diocese
Office of Resettlement
80 North Glebe Road
Phone (703)
841-3876
Alexandria
6911 Richmond Highway
Phone (703) 721-3500
Falls Church
Fairfax County
Department of Social Services
6245 Leesburg Pike,
Suite 300
Phone (703) 533-5746
Chantilly
St. Timothy’s
Catholic Church
13807 Poplar Tree
Road
Phone (703) 266-8972
Fredricksburg
24 Butler Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Phone (540) 372-4020
VCC Partner Office
Virginia Council of Churches
8800 Sudley Road, Suite 307
Manassas, VA 20110
Phone (703) 369-6101
Programs
Reception &
Placement Program
Match Grant Program
Breaking the Barriers
Program:*
Refugee
Social Services
Targeted
Assistance Program
*Breaking the Barriers Programs are funded by the Virginia Office
of Newcomer Services through a grant from the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human
Services, Office of Refugee Resettlement
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Office of Migration and Refugee Services 
