Resettlement Agencies

International Rescue Committee

Jurisdiction for the first two years, then referred to Asian Association of Utah

Homepage: http://www.theirc.org

Phone: (801) 328-1091

Address: 231 East 400 South, Suite 50 Salt Lake City

Patrick Poulin, Resettlement Director, 328-1091, ext 114, Patrick.Poulin@theIRC.org

Elissa McConkie, Resettlement Operations Manager, 328-1091, ext. 111, Elissa.McConkie@theIRC.org

Amelia Self, Health Programs Coordinator, 328-1091, ext. 112, Amelia.Self@theIRC.org

Resettlement agencies are required to provide Core Services as stipulated by the Cooperative Agreement they enter into with the U.S. Department of State. Resettlement agencies employ Case Managers, Medical Coordinators and Job Developers to help carry out their responsibilities.

IRC Founded in 1933, the IRC is a global leader in emergency relief, rehabilitation, protection of human rights, post-conflict development, resettlement services and advocacy for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression.

Pre-Arrival Support:
Housing set-up, including furnishings and household supplies, Food, Clothing, and Airport Reception.

Post-Arrival Support to be completed within the first 30 days:
Assessment; Employment Plan; Match-Grant orientation, Food Stamps, Medicaid, and Cash Assistance if Match Grant declined; Social Security and Selective Service; Health Screening; School Enrollment for Children, ESL Enrollment for Adults.

Additional Services:
WIC, HEAT, and Housing Programs.

Match Grant Program:
Match Grant clients do not receive cash assistance from DWS, but do receive Medicaid and food stamps. Match Grant is used to help refugees pay rent and utility bills, and provides bus passes, and pocket money for three to four months, whether or not they become employed in that time. They also receive extended job-development services and in-kind donations.

Cash Assistance Program
Refugees not eligible for Match Grant apply for Cash Assistance through DWS. Cash Assistance is determined by the household size. Since the amount is insufficient to cover rent and utilities, clients must register for additional programs, such as HEAT, in order to make ends meet.