Useful Links and Information

The United Nations High Commission of Refugees

Baltimore City Community College

Maryland office of New Americans

A Policy Brief About Immigrant Children

www.Global-Action.org  - A documentary project by a similar program in NYC

New American Opportunity Campaign - "campaign for comprehensive immigration reform powered by strategic, coordinated activities by immigrant advocacy, grassroots, religious and labor organizations across the United States and on Capitol Hill."

The National Immigration Law Center - "The National Immigration Law Center is a national support center whose mission is to protect and promote the rights and opportunities of low-income immigrants and their family members."

US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - The mission of the US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is "To address the needs and rights of persons in forced or voluntary migration worldwide by advancing fair and humane public policy, facilitating and providing direct professional services, and promoting the full participation of migrants in community life."


Information and Resources


Bridging Refugee Youth and Children's Services - Information about/for refugee children and youth and their parents

Cross-Cultural Healthcare Program - "Recognizing the diversity and the different ways to health, the mission of the Cross Cultural Health Care Program is to serve as a bridge between communities and health care institutions to ensure full access to quality health care that is culturally and linguistically appropriate."

Diversity Rx - Interpreter training and cultural competence resources.

Ethnomed - Website which contains information about various cultures and cultural practices, plus translations of materials on various health topics.

Gilchrist Center for Cultural Diversity - Searchable Database of Community Services.

Let Everyone Participate - U.S. Government website on linguistic access requirements for agencies that receive federal funds.

Maryland Legal Assistance Network - Online legal information on a variety of topics in several languages.

Maryland State Department of Education - Translated material on student achievement and school assessments.

National Lawyers’ Guild - Contains Post-9/11 "Know Your Rights" information in several languages

Progress Online - Searchable database of Montgomery County services

Social Security Administration - Multilingual website for the Social Security Administration

SPIRAL Health Information - Links to valuable translations of health-related information in a variety of languages.

The Cultural Orientation Project - Information about US Refugee Resettlement Program and specific refugee populations.

United States Office of Refugee Resettlement - Variety of information about refugees, asylees, and resettlement.


Social Service Organizations


Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services: Contains information about various immigration services. Individuals with a receipt number can check on status of their application/case.

Directory of Maryland's Literacy Works Adult Education Programs - Includes information about programs in Maryland which offer adult education, literacy, and ESL classes.

International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Baltimore - "Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation, protection, post-conflict development, resettlement services and advocacy for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression.

Jewish Family Services - "Jewish Family Services, a non-profit constituent agency of THE ASSOCIATED: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, has been strengthening family and individual life in Baltimore since 1856."

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service - "We envision a world where all communities welcome refugees and migrants. Working in global partnerships and with faith-based communities, we welcome a transformation of our communities and ourselves when we receive the gifts of refugees and migrants, and draw strength and inspiration from diversity. We see ourselves as catalysts and conveners in the work of building welcoming communities, creating and sustaining opportunities for our partners to engage in ministries of service and justice."

The Maryland Department of Human Resources - "We will aggressively pursue opportunities to assist people in economic need, provide prevention services, and protect vulnerable children and adults."