How Can I Help

How Can I Help?

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Refugees arrive with little beyond the clothes they are wearing and are often very unfamiliar with American ways of life. You can make a real difference by offering your time, skills and gifts to help welcome new Wisconsin residents from a refugee background.

A Refugee's Journey to the United States

Cultural Links

Cultural Profiles

These links are provided as a convenience and DCF is not responsible for the content of these sites. The list below represents the largest current ethnic populations being resettled in Wisconsin. Due to the frequent shifts and changes in refugee resettlement, no list can be both accurate and comprehensive. Please note: based on the original source, some links may open a new tab or window, while others may prompt an instant download of a PDF document.

Contact Refugee Programs

Contact Refugee Programs

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Department of Children and Families

Bureau of Refugee Programs
635 North 26th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233

Elderly Programs

Services to Older Refugees

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What is the Services to Older Refugees program?

The Services to Older Refugees program helps the elderly in Milwaukee area who are in need of additional services. Those who qualify are:

About the Refugee Health Programs

About the Refugee Health Program 

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Wisconsin’s Refugee Health Program works with private sponsor agencies, refugee resettlement agencies, and private health care providers. Together they:

Employment Programs

Employment Programs for Refugees 

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Whether you need help obtaining necessary credentials, gaining experience, or finding a job, Wisconsin has a variety of programs to help you achieve self-sufficiency. 

RCA & RMA Program

Refugee Cash and Medical Assistance

We've gathered the following information to help assist in understanding Refugee Cash Assistance, Refugee Medical Assistance programs and who can apply for them.