Tips to Build & Sustain A Locally Welcoming Infrastructure
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2021
Level
City or Town, County
State(s)
All States
Policy Areas
Children & Families, Economic Justice, Education, Health, Housing
This report outlines recommendations for community leaders looking to create a welcoming and equitable environment for Afghan refugees. Suggestions include creating a multi-sector response group to help refugees access housing, employment, health care, and other essential services; raising money for refugees; enacting language access policies; revising eligibility requirements for state benefits that bar refugees from obtaining benefits; and more.