Somali Family Service's Refugee Integration Initiative aims to acculturate refugees, asylees, and other low-income immigrants in San Diego County and to connect them with the resources that will help them to become self-sufficient and independent.
Conduct workshops to help clients integrate into the community.
Workshop topics include: Employment navigation, college and financial aid support, financial literacy, low-income housing navigation, citizenship and naturalization, nutrition and healthy lifestyles, microenterprise and business development, and home and community safety.
Case Managers assess the needs of clients and their families, and assist them with developing an individualized action plan to attain their goals. Cash assistance may be provided on an as-needed basis for housing, food, clothing, bills, bus / trolley passes, security guard cards for job requirements, and obtaining driver's license / photo ID from the DMV.
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Afghan Communities Program
Assists Afghans who recently moved to the United States to become integrated and self-sufficient members of American society. State funded.
- Case Management - Assistance with public benefits - Employment Services - Translation and interpretation services - Education services - Civic, acculturation, and psycho-social workshops - Linkage to community resources
and more...
- Afghans who have lived in the United States for less than 5 years - Possess humanitarian parole – arrived between July 31, 2021 and September 30, 2023, SIV, refugee, or asylee status
Afghan Refugee Assistance Program
Assists Afghan individuals who recently moved to the United States to become integrated and self-sufficient members of American society. ORR funded.
- Case Management - Assistance with public benefits - Employment Services - Translation and interpretation services - Education services - Civic, acculturation, and psycho-social workshops - Linkage to community resources
and more...
- Afghans who have lived in the United States for less than 5 years - Possess humanitarian parole – arrived between July 31, 2021 and September 30, 2023, SIV, refugee, or asylee status
Refugee Support Program
The Somali Family Service's refugee integration initiative aims to acculturate refugees, asylees and other low income immigrants in San Diego County and help them become independent and self-sufficient members of their community through skill development workshops, providing essential resources and financial assistance.
- Low-income, immigrant, refugee, or asylum seeker
Black Immigrant Refugee Equity Project
The BIRE program seeks to promote equity for Black immigrant and refugee communities through links to resources and services.
- Educational workshops - Referrals to legal services - Assistance with employment and professional development - Information about and links to public benefits
- Low-income, immigrant, refugee, or asylum seeker - Identify as Black
Additional Family Support Services:
SDG&E Energy Bill Savings Program (Offered year-round)
Supported by San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)
Eligibility requirement: Household experiencing low income & financial challenges paying energy bill
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Our Impact
I am thankful for the ORR ARAP program.
ARAP beneficiary -
My friend encouraged me to go to SFS and register myself for services. I have received lots of services from them like interpretation, case management, and getting a job. My case manager helped me get ready and find a job in a shop. Since that time, I have been working in a shop and am thankful for the ORR ARAP program.
Somali Family Service is a community-based social service organization providing culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and services to refugee, immigrant, and other underserved communities in California and Minnesota.
Located in San Diego, El Cajon & Minnesota
Somali Family Service of San Diego is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. EIN number 91-2065038
