7,042
services provided to individuals last year
87
of our refugee clients were self-sufficient within 8 months of arrival in the U.S.
100
of students participating in the after school program showed improved academic performance
Welcoming New Americans and helping them integrate and thrive in their new home.
Refugee Services
Catholic Charities Atlanta Refugee Services has a long history of welcoming our new neighbors. We work alongside and support clients throughout their journey and provide newly arrived individuals and families with services and opportunities to achieve their full potential here in the United States.
Employment
A program based on assisting refugee clients gain economic independence through employment, vocational training, skills recertification and development as well as maintaining employment, within their first months here in the United States and ongoing support for up to 5 years from the date of arrival.
Employment Services
- Job readiness and orientation to the U.S. workforce
- Assistance to obtain employment
- Support in searching for higher paying jobs
- Workshops to further knowledge and skills for the workplace
Supportive Services
CCA offers supportive services in our Social Adjustment Program to clients to address a broad range of needs beyond employment and English language instruction in order for individuals to successfully integrate into their communities. We will help address barriers to health services, emergency services, cultural adjustment, and orientation as well as assistance with federal and state benefits.
Any refugee can receive Social Adjustment services for up to five years from their arrival date, and ongoing support from our Information and Referral Program, which is not time-limited.
After School Program
Our goal is to help refugee parents and youth navigate American schools and help parents become more involved in their children’s education. Services are focused on newly arrived refugee parents and 3-4th grade school-aged youth.
Services Include:
After school tutoring and educational support. If you are interested in being a tutor from October to May, email volunteer@ccatlanta.org
- After school programming four days a week to assist with homework, English language learning, and acclimation to life in America
- Orientation to the American school system for youth and their parents
- Enrichment activities (field trips)
- Transportation, interpretation and translation for any school-related event
- Support for families of children referred by school staff
After School Highlights
• 100% of children enrolled in ASP exceed DHS attendance requirements of 85%
• 172 Parent support Services provided
• 74% of children receiving Super You Orientation improve their score.
• Literacy – 58% of students improve their score or remain the same.
• Oral –77% of students improve their score or remain the same.
• Reading – 90% of students improve their score or remain the same. 71% of students improve at least 1 reading level.
• 100% of students have an attendance rate of 90% or more.
Youth Mentoring
Mentors are matched one-to-one with refugee youth between the ages of 9 and 17. Mentors will act as self-esteem boosters, tutors, role-models, and friends and assist and encourage refugee youth as they develop their skills and talents.
Mentors and mentees meet 4 hours per months for 1 year and spend time together doing homework or doing activities in the community.
If you are interested in being a youth mentor, email volunteer@ccatlanta.org
Mentor Eligibility:
- 21+years of age
- Willing to meet at least 4 hours a month
- Willing to complete a background check and training
How You Can Help
At Catholic Charities Atlanta, we strive to serve each individual with compassion, integrity, and respect. Some of the best ways to partner with us is to join us by volunteering with our programs! Volunteer by emailing us at volunteer@ccatlanta.org. Another great way to continue supporting our families is by purchasing from our Amazon wish list from the list of regularly needed items below, or donating through our Make a Gift page.
Regularly Needed Essential Items:
- Toiletries: toothpaste, shampoo, razor blades, feminine products
- Cleaning items: wipes, laundry detergent, toilet paper
- Household items: dish sets, cooking utensils, pots and pans
- Gift cards: Visa, Walmart, Target, gas
- Clothing: Winter coats for various ages, sizes, and genders
