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US Resettlement: Domestic Service Provider Toolkit

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.

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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