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This federally-funded office works with federal, state and local partners to support the resettlement of refugees in Minnesota and provides a variety of coordinated whole-family services for people under humanitarian protection who have been in the U.S. less than five years. It makes sure that newcomer families have their immediate and basic needs met so they can live in dignity and achieve their highest potential. The Refugee Resettlement Programs office helps eligible individuals and families by: * Ensuring that mainstream programs and community resources are accessible * Providing assistance in finding employment * Long-term guidance and coaching to meet academic or career goals * Adjusting to life in America through free classes on how to use public transit, how to help children prepare for college and many other topics * Low-cost legal help and status change applications for permanent residency and citizenship

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Connects refugees with a variety of social services to help meet their basic needs and integrate into the community. Family Assisters help refugees with housing assistance, child care enrollment, access to health care and food support, secondary resettlement support, bus training, and more.

Offers cash or other short term aid to people in a crisis that is affecting their access to basic needs Emergency assistance can vary based upon eligibility and available funds. MORE INFORMATION Provides 90 days of cash management to assist with obtaining housing, groceries, basic need items, and accessing systems of support, including: medical care, school enrollment, and English classes. * Helps provide a budget for rent