Refugees, Immigrants, and Asylees

DHA provides healthcare, food and financial assistance, employment and training, and other services to immigrants of different groups, such as refugees. Below you will find information about available resources for refugees in Sacramento County.

 

What are Refugee Supportive Services?

We offer services to refugees to guide them towards economic independence by obtaining and maintaining employment. Refugee Supportive Services also addresses barriers to employment by providing interpretation and translation services, day care for children, and help with transportation costs. Some of the services provided are:

  • ​Public transportation
  • Financial literacy information
  • Resources for establishing credit
  • Job orientation and training programs
  • Mental health services
  • Affordable housing and rental assistance programs

 

Who is eligible?

  • Refugees who are receiving RCA or CalWORKs cash assistance and who are unemployed
  • Unemployed refugees who are not receiving cash assistance and have not been in the U.S. for more than 60 months
  • Employed refugees in need of services to retain employment or to attain economic independence

We collaborate with Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and other non-profit organizations serving refugees and other immigrant populations.

 

Local Resources

 

Refugee Health Assessment Program (RHAP) and other health-related resources

 

Services