Refugee
Overview
CPACS Refugee Department seeks to promote self-sufficiency and equity for the immigrant and refugee community through the provision of comprehensive social services, capacity building, and advocacy.
Services include:
Providing instruction and assistance to immigrant and refugee families in accessing federal/state/local-funded programs (e.g., Food Stamps, Medicaid, WIC, energy assistance, low-income housing, childcare assistance) and community services
Assisting clients with information and referrals based on client’s needs
Assistance in application completion and follow-up services
Relationship-building with immigrant and refugee networks and community members through outreach activities
Programs
Employment
This program tries to provide all the necessary support and preparation to ensure employment for refugees, including job search coaching, resume preparation and assistance during onboarding.
For more information, please contact Meron Tuccu at Meron.Tuccu@cpacs.org or call 770-936-0969 Ext. 140
Social Adjustment
This program helps refugees integrate into their new lives in the U.S. and encourages self-reliance. Components in this program include Home Management and Life Skills workshops, emergency crisis intervention and health services.
For more information, please contact Meron Tuccu at Meron.Tuccu@cpacs.org or call 770-936-0969 Ext. 140
Information Referral
This program provides instruction and assistance in accessing federal/state/local-funded programs (Food Stamps, Medicaid, WIC, energy assistance, low-income housing, child assistance, etc.) and community services.
For more information, please contact Puspa Alay at puspa.alay@cpacs.org or Veronica Thang at Veronica.Thang@cpacs.org or call 770-936-0969 Ext. 153
Domestic Violence Prevention
This program provides the refugee community with workshops on domestic violence prevention by focusing on both prevention and intervention. The workshops comprise of Community Education Sessions on Family Violence, and Support Group Sessions for men and women
For more information, please contact Pabitra Rizal at Pabitra.Rizal@cpacs.org or call 770-936-0969 Ext. 112.
Youth
This program provides After School Programs, Youth Leadership Programs, homework assistance, tutoring, community service projects to the refugee youth.
For more information, please contact Jose Fragoso at jose.fragoso@cpacs.org or call 770-936-0969 Ext. 152.
Immigration
Providing the refugee community with immigration services including applications and/or renewals for permanent residence, naturalization, employment authorization, travel documents and other related services.
For more information, please contact Mishel Drocco at mishel.drocco@cpacs.org or call 770-936-0969 Ext. 342.
Services to Older Refugees
The newest addition to the refugee department, this program provides services to all refugee seniors (who are not citizens) connecting them to public benefits, social services, health and wellness classes and other available senior services.
For more information, please contact Mahnaz Nassiri at mahnaz.nassiri@cpacs.org or call 770-936-0969 Ext. 138.