The staff of IRC Boise believes that every refugee arriving in Boise is capable of successfully making the journey to self-sufficiency. The mission of the Boise resettlement staff is to assist these new arrivals on their journey by helping them meet the challenges they face. We work together with federal, state and local agencies to provide programs and services to help speed Boise’s refugees on their way to new, productive lives. These include:

First 90 Days After Arrival
• Finding, renting and furnishing a suitable apartment for the family
• Providing ongoing orientation about community, safety, employment expectations, and life in the United States
• Health screenings and immunizations for all family members
• Enrolling school-age children in school
• Assisting with applying for Social Security cards, Selective Service registration, Medicaid and other government entitlements
• Enrolling adults in English classes
• Providing basic, interim cash assistance to help the family get started
• Developing a comprehensive Resettlement Plan for each family member to help guide them toward self-sufficiency
• Providing Job Readiness Training and employment counseling to all employable adults.
• Assisting adult family members in finding their first job

First 8 Months After Arrival
• Providing ongoing job training and assistance as necessary
• Providing job upgrades for those refugees who have completed at least 6 months on their first job and wish to upgrade to a better job
• Providing supplemental cash assistance when necessary to help the family meet their basic needs.

For more information about resettlement in Boise and to find out how you can get involved, please contact: keziah.sullivan@theIRC.org