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Resettlement Newly arrived refugees and their families have received assistance from JFS/MW since 1979. Individualized resettlement plans are devised by the Resettlement Coordinator and implemented by volunteer caseworkers.
Our services include pre-migration counseling for sponsor families, preparation of documents, management of thesponsor family cash support, arrangements for emergency loans, and job coaching. American Acculturation JFS/MW provides a number of acculturation services, such as English as Second Language (ESL) classes that are open to the Russian speaking community and emphasize American culture, Jewish education, U.S. civics and history. Trained volunteers contribute to the program's success
by serving as caseworkers, tutors, drivers, job developers, furniture
coordinators and friendly visitors. Youth Enrichment Program Recognizing the challenges
faced by refugees struggling to adopt a new culture while respecting
their heritage, JFS/MW expanded the New American Program to include
the Russian Youth Cultural Enrichment Center. Children raised
in homes where the dominant culture is Russian often feel alienated from
both their schoolmates and their parents. Learning about their
Jewish heritage for the first time can add another element of confusion.
The Enrichment Center allows youth to feel comfortable being Russian and Jewish in America, and gives them the opportunity to socialize with other
children in the same situation. Activities
include Russian story time for preschoolers, art classes, chess club, Jewish
holiday programs, and life skills workshops for adults and teens.
For more information, please contact Myrna Winter (508) 875-3100 MWinter@jfsmw.org To support these programsClick here |
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