Welcome to the IRC in New York

Education:

• Language classes (learn or improve your English or other language skills)
• Child and youth education, tutoring, or skill development (get help with finding a school, enrolling in school, accessing learning opportunities, and tutoring)
• Digital/computer skills (learn to use computers, mobile devices, the internet, and other technology)
• Literacy & numeracy (improve your reading, writing, or math skills)
• Obtaining high school equivalency degree (work toward getting your GED or high school diploma)
• Enrolling in college/university (help exploring, applying to, or enrolling in college)
• Job training and certification (industry-specific training or certificates to help you get a job)

Basic Needs:

• Food assistance (help finding food, resources, benefits, and programs to support household food security)
• Nutrition education (learn about healthy eating, meal planning, and nutrition practices)
• Financial Assistance (help with short-term financial support to meet urgent needs)

Health:

• Health/ health navigation (help finding a doctor, clinic, or other healthcare services)
  Mental health / emotional wellbeing (help finding counseling and emotional wellbeing support)

Housing:

• Housing (help finding and keeping a safe place to live)

Protection and Safety in the U.S.:

• Protection (help to stay safe and get support if you’ve been harmed, feel threatened, or are being exploited in the U.S.)

Work and Finances:

• Finding a job (help with job searching, applications, resumes, interviewing, and connecting with employers)
• Financial coaching and education (help with managing your money and planning for the future)
• Access to credit/loans (help building credit or getting a loan)
• Starting a business (help planning or starting your own business or self-employment venture)
• Taxes (help filing and understanding your taxes)

Government Services:

• Enrolling in public benefits (help finding and applying for government benefits you may qualify for)
• Getting a driver's license (help getting a state ID and preparing for a license to drive)

Community Help:

• Community activities and events (join social, educational, and community-building activities)

Legal Help and Knowing Your Rights:

• Legal services and your rights (help understanding your legal rights and finding legal support for immigration or legal matters)

Life in the United States:

• Cultural orientation (learn how things work in the United States and your new community)

Other Services:

• Childcare (help finding safe care for your children)
• Interpretation (help communicating in your preferred language)
• Civics education (learn about US laws, government, civic participation, and citizenship pathways)
• Farming/gardening for income or food security (help growing food to support household nutrition, food security, or income generation)
• Client advisory councils and getting engaged with the IRC (share your feedback and help shape IRC services)
• Case Management for Asylum Seekers (find housing, enroll in public benefits, or access other services as an Asylum Seeker)