Local Resettlement

Local Resettlement in the United States

Local Resettlement Agency/Local Affiliate and Refugees

A definition of Local Resettlement Agency/Local Affiliate, in the context of refugee resettlement and non-emergency repatriation, may be provided here: An agency that contracts with the Department of State and a National Voluntary Resettlement Agency (VOLAG) to provide Reception and Placement services to refugees who reside in the state in which they operate. Services include housing, essential furnishings, food, clothing and other basic necessities, as well as case management and cultural orientation.

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See Also

  • Refugee Resettlement
  • Non-Emergency Repatriation

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