As parents across the nation prepare their children for the upcoming school year, it's important to remember that many newly arrived refugee families are facing challenges to make ends meet.
These families are adjusting to a new language and an entirely different way of life in the United States. Each and every day, our U.S. offices work tirelessly to assist these families, aiding them in finding shelter, developing job opportunities, providing mental and physical health services, offering English classes, and helping younger clients adapt to life in the United States.
This year, the IRC's local offices have initiated their own back-to-school drives to support these students. You can find an office near you below: