Housing

Familiarizes refugees with the process of identifying and securing appropriate local housing; housing leases and laws; housing use, maintenance, and safety; local emergency procedures; and proper child supervision.

Housing: Housekeeping (plan for three-week program) [Participants of the ORR-funded Community Orientation Skills Development Workshop in Portland, OR, August 2010 and COR Center]

Housing Expectations: A Critical Incident (30 minutes) [Cultural Orientation Resource Center]

Housing: Cutting Costs (30 minutes) [COR Center]

Asking a Neighbor for Help (25 minutes) [Cultural Orientation Resource Center]

Avoiding Pests: A Critical Incident (20 minutes) [Cultural Orientation Resource Center]

Betel Nuts and Litter: A Critical Incident (20 minutes) [Cultural Orientation Resource Center]

Animal Slaughter: A Critical Incident (30 minutes) [Cultural Orientation Resource Center]

Using a Garbage Disposal and attachment: Food Images for Garbage Disposal Exercise (20 minutes) [Cultural Orientation Resource Center]

Basic Housing, Housekeeping & Hygiene Orientation Checklist [Provided by Catholic Family Center, Rochester, NY]

Expanded Housing, Housekeeping & Hygiene Orientation Checklist [Provided by Catholic Family Center, Rochester, NY]

Renter Rights and Responsibilities Checklist [Provided by Catholic Family Center, Rochester, NY]

"Personal Safety" Lesson Plan [Provided by The International Institute of St. Louis]

Atlanta collaborative's "Welcome to Your New Home" booklet in English (produced by WR), Arabic (translated by IRC), and Russian (translated by HIAS)

Mercy Housing's publications page, including their 2006 booklet, "Welcome to Your New Home!"

Click to see related lessons in the Overseas Service Provider Toolkit.

 

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