Refugee Advisory Committee

State Refugee Advisory Committee

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Mission and Goals Statement

We advocate for the personal and economic self-sufficiency of refugees in Wisconsin. By advising state agencies, educating our communities and refugee groups, and promoting cultural competency in all areas of service delivery and planning, we will accomplish the following goals:

Refugee Programs - About Us

About the Bureau of Refugee Programs

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What We Do?

The Bureau of Refugee Programs (BRP) receives grants from the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) and funds local statewide organizations to provide critical services to refugees. BRP ensures provision and coordination of services that help refugees achieve economic self-sufficiency and social adjustment upon their arrival to the U.S.

Statistics, Population and Census Data

Statistics & Data

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The Bureau of Refugee Programs often receives requests for statistical data related to the populations we serve. Agencies use this information to plan programming and prepare grant proposals. 

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: