Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Coming to Belong in Boston: Citizenship and Social Services



Many refugees apply for citizenship after arrival in the US. RIAC’s program director has been helping applicants with the citizenship application process this past year. RIAC has tutored clients in preparation for the citizenship examination, and accompanied individuals for the immigration interview.

Due to our relationship with the Somali community, a large portion of our work involves assisting Somali refugees in medical and social service meetings, both as interpreters and cultural brokers. In order to help Somali refugees and immigrants access needed services in the Boston area, we also translate information designed to educate and improve access to health and social services.

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