Community Empowerment
Newcomer Integration Support
A guided first year in the U.S. — navigation, mentorship, and a connected community for new arrivals.
The first year, with someone in your corner
Newcomer Integration Support pairs recently arrived immigrants and refugees with a trained navigator who helps them access housing, healthcare, schools, and benefits — and connects them to DOREDU's education programs as they settle.
Integration is not a single class; it is a journey. This program is the connective tissue that holds the others together.
How it works
- One-on-one intake and a personalized integration plan
- Navigation for housing, healthcare, schools, and benefits
- Warm introductions to language, digital, and workforce programs
- A peer community of fellow newcomers
What you'll work toward
The goals this program is designed to help you reach.
- Access essential services and systems
- Build a personalized integration plan
- Connect into education and community
What you'll need to start
A short list — we'll help you with the rest.
- Arrived in the U.S. within the last three years
What you'll walk away with
The skills and momentum you carry forward after completing it.
- Dedicated navigator for up to a year
- Coordinated access to DOREDU programs
- A welcoming peer community
Common questions
Who can be a navigator client?
Immigrants and refugees who have arrived within the last three years are eligible; reach out and we will guide you.
Keep exploring
Related programs
Other paths that pair well with this one — many learners take more than one.
