Resettlement Program
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Since 1979, newly arrived refugees, asylees, and their families have received assistance from JFS. In partnership with HIAS and JFS of Western Mass, JFS helps New Americans achieve self-sufficiency and adjust to life in their new country with the following programs:
Refugee Resettlement
Services include pre-migration support for U.S. Tie families, housing support upon arrival, enrollment in medical, food and cash assistance, and development of individualized resettlement plans to create a path to self-sufficiency. JFS works with refugees for 8 months after arrival.
Asylees
JFS offers free assistance to anyone granted for asylum in the United States. Services include enrollment in employment and ESL services, medical, food and cash assistance (if eligible) and general case management support. Asylees are eligible for services for 8 months from asylum approval date. If you or someone you know has recently been approved for asylum and needs assistance, click here to complete the Request Assistance form.
When individuals and families flee violence and instability and bring their hopes for a better future to this country, JFS is here — proudly supporting immigrants in our community and standing up for those left behind.
If you feel compelled to volunteer in response to a world crisis, please complete this form and we will contact you as needs arise.
Contact us today to learn more about JFS Resettlement Services or click here to learn some of the ways you can get involved to support these efforts.
Program Videos
Welcoming the Stranger: JFS and Community Partners Bring Hope to Refugees – Changing Lives Together
Learn how partnering with JFS can make a meaningful and powerful difference in the lives of people who need help the most.
JFS Addresses the Housing Crisis – Collaborative Housing Solutions that Build Thriving Communities
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Through the Power of Volunteerism, JFS is Changing the Lives of Refugees Seeking Safety in Our Community
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Program News
Statement on New Federal Directive Authorizing Arrest and Detention of Refugees
February 20, 2026 Framingham, Massachusetts ### Jewish Family Service of Metrowest (JFS) is deeply alarmed by the newly disclosed federal directive authorizing the arrest and detention of refugees who have been lawfully admitted to the United States but have not yet...
A Call to Action – How You Can Help Immigrants in Our Community – Right Now
DONATE NOW | GET INVOLVED TODAY JFS of Metrowest is committed to standing with the immigrant community across our region. As part of this commitment, JFS convenes the Metrowest Immigrant Support Group — a coalition of local nonprofits, faith organizations, and...
Temporary Relief, Ongoing Responsibility: Standing with Haitian Families
Dear Friends, Supporters, and Community Partners: As you may have heard, we share hopeful news — and a reminder of our shared responsibility to care for one another. A federal judge has paused efforts to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians. This means...