1. Lutheran Community Service Northwest, Refugee Resettlement Agency
Address: 223 N. Yakima Ave.
Tacoma, WA
Phone: (253)

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5. R&P Core Service Timeline FY 2016
Pre-arrival
Within 5 working days
Within 7 working days
Within 7 working days
Within 10 working days
Upon arrival
Within 90 days
Within 1
day
Within 30 days
In-take Interview
Eligible Services Enrollment
Other Referrals & Assistance
2nd
Home Visit
Case Close-out
Assurance
Reception
1st Home Visit
Public Benefits Enrollment
Social Security number
Airport pickup with -
Appropriate interpretation
Seasonal clothing
Pocket money
Culturally appropriate ready-to eat food
Public Assistance SNAP & MA
Eligible Services Enrollment
Health Screening Referral and Appointment
School Registration
Selective Service Registration
Service/ Resettlement plan
Cultural Orientation
Assistance with AR 11
Throughout the 90 days R&P Service Period:
Individualized, detail case notes that include explanation for service delays
CO assessment
Documentation of CO understanding
Monitor the progress and updates on resettlement service plan
Monitor ESL attendance
Health and Mental Health follow-ups, as needed
R&P Period Report
Case close out letter and service referrals post (90) days
Orientation – Roles and Responsibilities
Verify refugee documentation
Social Security Number application
ESL Referral and Enrollment Assistance
Employment program Referral and Enrollment Assistance
Other welfare program (WIC)
Documented -
Assessment of welfare, living conditions, and needs
Assistance with basic needs
Housing Evaluation Safety checklist
US Ties Coordination
Housing and Safety Orientation
Assessment
Assistance with basic needs
Food and food allowance until SNAP
R&P Core Service Timeline FY 2016
Cultural Orientation throughout the 90 days

6. Washington State Individual Refugee and Special Immigrant Visas Arrival

7. Washington State Individual Refugee and Special Immigrant Visas Arrival

11. Key Contacts for Lutheran Community Services Multicultural Services:
1. Morgan ChristianSen
Housing Specialist and Volunteer Mentoring Coordinator
2. John Forseth
Program Director Refugee Resettlment and Placement
3. Paul Tan, M.Div.
Foster Home Recruiter Refugee and Immigrant Children’s Program
4. Kinza Schulyer
Immigration Services Northgate Office
5. Beth Farmer
Lutheran Community Service International Counseling and Community Services for Refugee Mental Health and Asylee Program.
6. Advocacy Go to website and sign up for “Stand For Welcome” alerts and take action.
JoAnne Kelsey
Assistant Director for Advocacy