New York Refugee and Immigrant Job Centers
An Effective Practice
Description
New York City established two specialized Refugee and Immigrant Job Centers designed to serve clients whose primary language is not English. The first center opened in lower Manhattan in April 2001, and the second in Brooklyn in January 2002. Like their non-specialized counterparts, the specialized Job Centers process TANF, Food Stamp and Medicaid applications, as well as provide ongoing case management and services to clients.
Goal / Mission
The goal of this program is to provide assistance to clients whose primary language is not English.
Results / Accomplishments
Approximately 90 percent of the cases handled by these centers are limited English proficient. Together, the two centers serve about 6,000-6,500 cases.
About this Promising Practice
Organization(s)
New York Human Resources Administration
Primary Contact
Refugee Annex
98 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 923-5562
98 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 923-5562
Topics
Economy / Employment
Community / Community & Business Resources
Community / Civic Engagement
Community / Community & Business Resources
Community / Civic Engagement
Organization(s)
New York Human Resources Administration
Source
Finance Project
Date of publication
Oct 2004
Date of implementation
Apr 2001
Geographic Type
Urban
Location
New York, NY
Target Audience
Racial/Ethnic Minorities