Connects international newcomers to various resources in Northeast Ohio. Provides employment readiness. Matches the newcomer with a mentor of the same ethnicity or nationality who can guide them to community resources, as well as assist with English and provide professional networking opportunities. Also provides pre-job guidance, including interview skills and resume assistance.

Provides information and guidance for immigrants and refugees who need to evaluate their aptitude, abilities, and interests in order to choose a vocation or career and select the type of training that will enable them to obtain and progress in their chosen field.

Provides a State and Federally funded medical care benefit (a form of Medicaid) to low-income foreign nationals, immigrants, refugees/entrants/asylees, permanent residents and undocumented persons who are hospitalized for childbirth or experience an emergency medical condition during their stay in the county.

Provide low-cost legal consultations and comprehensive services to low- and moderate-income immigrants and refugees and their family members. Consults are available for the following: - Consular processing; - Applying for U.S. citizenship or Naturalization certificate; - Applying for or renewing a green card; - Applying for Employment Authorization Document; - Applying for travel documents/reentry permits; - Immigration case follow-up with USCIS representation. - Family legal services such as divorce, dissolution, and custody. - Will preparation.

Assist immigrants and refugees authorized to work in the United States with job placement. Provides career coaching and counseling, skills assessment, help in identifying career goals, and creating a resume.

Provides a State and Federally funded medical care benefit (a form of Medicaid) to foreign nationals, immigrants, refugees/entrants/asylees, permanent residents and undocumented persons who are hospitalized for childbirth or experience an emergency medical condition during their stay in the County, and who have limited resources. If eligibility is satisfied, the hospital will be paid directly for the care received. Other providers whose services are directly connected to the emergency event may also be paid, as determined on a case-by-case basis.

Evaluates cases related to: food stamp overpayment; food stamps being denied, terminated, or delayed; or a cash benefit being denied/terminated AND the benefit amount is $0; Ohio Works First (OWF) cash assistance/childcare vouchers/childcare vouchers; Prevention Retention Contingency (PRC) or other state-local income maintenance overpayments, OWF cash assistance/childcare vouchers/PRC or other state/local income maintenance being denied/terminated/or delayed; Child disability case overpayments; child disability case where applicant has received notice proposing termination of benefits and an appeal has been requested; Social Security or Supplemental Security Insurance overpayments; Denial/termination/application delay of Medicaid or Medicare coverage or services, or problems with Medicaid or Medicare for currently or previously incarcerated individuals; Medical and nursing home collection; Emergency cases where there is a problem communicating with county Job & Family Services (CJFS) regarding benefits or application; Public benefits case involving applicant with a mental impairment, language or literacy barrier, or other issue; Veteran benefits overpayments, veteran benefits being denied/terminated, or change to discharge status.

The program is designed to help prevent child abuse and neglect in refugee and immigrant families through parenting instruction and to assist these families in successfully raising children in United States. Services are provided home and center based. Classes are provided mainly in Spanish and Somali.

Assists immigrants with obtaining short-term case management, accurate up-to-date information on new laws and procedures, and online green card renewals. Provides additional support services including: - Citizenship classes to prepare eligible immigrants for the United States Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) citizenship exam. - English instruction in preparation for formal English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes. - Mobile Mexican consulate visits (for consular services such as passport renewals and consular IDs). - Clinics and special events (immunization fairs, legal clinics, know your rights information). - Coordination of services with Lorain County Free Clinic. - Referrals to American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). - Referrals to constituent services from congressional representatives and government agencies. - Advocacy and educations with Lorain Ohio Immigrants Rights Association (LOIRA).

Offers rent payment assistance to refugee and immigrant participants.

Provides a State and Federally funded medical care benefit (a form of Medicaid) to low-income foreign nationals, immigrants, refugees/entrants/asylees, permanent residents and undocumented persons who are hospitalized for childbirth or experience an emergency medical condition during their stay in the county.

Offers assistance to refugees and immigrants as they adjust to their new home and community. Provides English language classes to immigrants whose first language is not English. Childcare may be provided during classes. Also provides citizenship assistance to prepare individuals for the US Citizenship exam. Resume building and job search assistance are offered as well.

Provides predictive mental health screening for all newly resettled clients. Program staff provide home-based follow up and supportive strengths-based case management to address health and wellness needs.

Provides household goods, clothing, shoes, cleaning supplies, baby items. Items available depend on what the agency has on hand. Occasionally may have large appliances such as washers, dryers, stoves, and refrigerators.

Serves individuals in need with traditional-culture food items, including fresh produce as well as non-food personal care items. The program is administered by bilingual staff for clients needing assistance in a language other than English.

Provides help with immigration issues, including legal assistance. Offers job resume preparation, advice on workplace attire, and interviewing skills.

When you or your family apply for citizenship, or seek Permanent Residency or a Green Card, you are required to obtain an immigration physical prior to approval of your application. A medical examination is also necessary as a part of the application process for an alien applying for adjustment of status. The purpose of the medical examination is to evaluate the applicant’s health status and to determine if they have any conditions that might preclude a change in status. The results of the examination will be provided to an Immigration Officer and may also be shared with health departments and other public health or cooperating medical authorities. Immigration physicals must be completed by a Designated Civil Surgeon to ensure the exam is valid. An immigration physical typically consists of the following: - A physical examination - Review of Vaccine Records - Tuberculosis screening – TB Gold blood test. - Syphilis test – RPR blood test - Gonorrhea blood test - Varicella & MMR titers - Vaccine administration – Flu (in season), Tetanus (Additional vaccines may be required based on your test results) - Completed I-693 Form.

Provides international entrepreneurs with opportunities to launch their business in Northeast Ohio.

Focus on assisting immigrants and refugees with rent assistance but will help anyone that meets eligibility requirements.

Provides a State and Federally funded medical care benefit (a form of Medicaid) to low-income foreign nationals, immigrants, refugees/entrants/asylees, permanent residents and undocumented persons who are hospitalized for childbirth or experience an emergency medical condition during their stay in the county.

Provides first-time homebuyer counseling, education, and guidance.

Provides a State and Federally funded medical care benefit (a form of Medicaid) to foreign nationals, immigrants, refugees/entrants/asylees, permanent residents and undocumented persons who are hospitalized for childbirth or experience an emergency medical condition during their stay in the County, and who have limited resources. If eligibility is satisfied, the hospital will be paid directly for the care received. Other providers whose services are directly connected to the emergency event may also be paid, as determined on a case-by-case basis.

Provides a State and Federally funded medical care benefit (a form of Medicaid) to low-income foreign nationals, immigrants, refugees/entrants/asylees, permanent residents and undocumented persons who are hospitalized for childbirth or experience an emergency medical condition during their stay in the county.

Provides educational workshops for immigrants that deal with the essentials of money management, asset building, and financial independence.

Provides multiple services to help integrate immigrants and refugees into society by assisting them with job search, interview prep, resume writing assistance, and more.