Resources for Cuban and Haitian Entrants | Department of Human Services | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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Resources for Cuban and Haitian Entrants | Department of Human Services | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT PROGRAM
Resources for Cuban & Haitian Entrants
Benefits
To apply for benefits in Pennsylvania, please fill out an application online through
PA COMPASS
, or in person at your local
County Assistance Office
.
Cuban and Haitian Entrants are eligible to apply for both mainstream and refugee benefits, including:
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Medicaid
(Medical Assistance)
Refugee Cash Assistance
Refugee Medical Assistance
Refugee Service Providers
PA Refugee Service Contractors Directory
For a full list of current contracted refugee service providers, please see our PA Refugee Service Contractors Directory.
Cuban and Haitian Entrants are eligible for refugee services. Contact you local
refugee service provider
to learn what services may be available in your area.
Health Screenings
List of Current Refugee Health Clinics
Please visit the Health Assessment Providers page for a
list of current refugee health clinics
To assess the current health status of all newly-arriving refugees and to identify potential health problems, the Refugee Health Program operates through
health care provider partners
to provide initial health assessments to all newly-arriving refugees, including mental health screening.
Visit the PA Refugee Health Assessment page for more details
Employment Authorization Document
All employees, regardless of citizenship or national origin, must be authorized to work in the United States. Having an Employment Authorization Document (Form I-766/EAD) is one way to prove that you are authorized to work in the United States for a specific time period.
For more information on applying for Employment Authorization, please visit
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Connect
with Asylee Outreach Project
Call toll-free or text via WhatsApp
Call 833-344-2772
Additional Resources
Cultural Orientation Resource Exchange (CORE)
CORE is a technical assistance program designed to strengthen linkages between Cultural Orientation (CO) programs and staff working at Resettlement Support Centers overseas and at national Resettlement Agencies and their affiliates in the United States.
Settle In Mobile App
Settle In Desktop App
REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT PROGRAM
Resources for Cuban & Haitian Entrants
Benefits
To apply for benefits in Pennsylvania, please fill out an application online through
PA COMPASS
, or in person at your local
County Assistance Office
.
Cuban and Haitian Entrants are eligible to apply for both mainstream and refugee benefits, including:
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Medicaid
(Medical Assistance)
Refugee Cash Assistance
Refugee Medical Assistance
Refugee Service Providers
PA Refugee Service Contractors Directory
For a full list of current contracted refugee service providers, please see our PA Refugee Service Contractors Directory.
Cuban and Haitian Entrants are eligible for refugee services. Contact you local
refugee service provider
to learn what services may be available in your area.
Health Screenings
List of Current Refugee Health Clinics
Please visit the Health Assessment Providers page for a
list of current refugee health clinics
To assess the current health status of all newly-arriving refugees and to identify potential health problems, the Refugee Health Program operates through
health care provider partners
to provide initial health assessments to all newly-arriving refugees, including mental health screening.
Visit the PA Refugee Health Assessment page for more details
Employment Authorization Document
All employees, regardless of citizenship or national origin, must be authorized to work in the United States. Having an Employment Authorization Document (Form I-766/EAD) is one way to prove that you are authorized to work in the United States for a specific time period.
For more information on applying for Employment Authorization, please visit
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Connect
with Asylee Outreach Project
Call toll-free or text via WhatsApp
Call 833-344-2772
Additional Resources
Cultural Orientation Resource Exchange (CORE)
CORE is a technical assistance program designed to strengthen linkages between Cultural Orientation (CO) programs and staff working at Resettlement Support Centers overseas and at national Resettlement Agencies and their affiliates in the United States.
Settle In Mobile App
Settle In Desktop App