Resettlement Timeline for IRC Clients  

This is a timeline of core services performed by staff at the International Rescue Committee in Denver (IRC) for Refugee and Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) Holders. Clients should use this timeline to review services performed by IRC staff and learn what services to expect in the first 90-days of service and beyond.  

 

Services for clients whose immigration status is defined as Asylee, Cuban Haitian Entrant, Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolee, and/or other walk-in clients will be similar but limited in scope compared to those provisions for Refugees and SIV Holders due to differences in funding from the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR).


Upon Arrival 

Arrive and be met by IRC staff at Denver International Airport 

Receive seasonally appropriate clothing (one hat, one coat, one scarf, and one pair of gloves for each family member) 

Receive one hot culturally appropriate meal  

We provide with safe and sanitary housing  


First 24 hours 

Attend 24-hour check-in with IRC staff (discuss immediate needs, initial IRC services, general questions)  

Receive food and basic needs items (groceries, cooking supplies, hygiene products)  

Be provided with one phone for each adult family member (prepaid for one month) 


First 7-10 Days 

Attend Intake Meeting with Caseworker to learn about IRC services and ask questions  

Learn about how to submit feedback about IRC services  

Receive IRC pre-paid card with pocket money for one month to use for groceries, phone bill, transportation, and other basic necessities  

Attend Intake Meeting with Housing Team to discuss housing options and apply for permanent housing  

Attend Intake Meeting with Health Team to discuss medical needs and submit clinic referrals   

Attend Intake Meeting with Employment Team to discuss Cash Assistance programs and employment goals  


First 30 Days

IRC staff enroll family in Public Benefits (Food and medical assistance programs)

Select and be enrolled in a Cash Assistance program 

Move to Permanent Housing (IRC will provide furniture, groceries, basic necessities, and initial rental support)  

Attend a Home Safety Orientation (after you move into permanent housing)  

IRC staff enroll youth ages 4-18 in school (after you move into permanent housing)  

All family members apply for a Social Security Card 

IRC staff register eligible individuals for Selective Service (males 18-25 years old)  

Attend a Service Plan conversation with Caseworker to discuss goals and how IRC can help support you in achieving those goals 

Host a 30-day home visit by Caseworker (check-in on needs, services, and adjustment to Denver) 


First 90 Days

All adult family members attend a Cultural Orientation (learn about US laws and customs)  

All individuals attend a Health Screening Appointments at clinic (transportation coordinated by IRC Health Team)  

IRC staff enroll adult family members in English as a Second Language (ESL) classes 

All adult family members attend a Public Transportation Orientation with the Adult Education Team 

All adult family members take part in a Budgeting Conversation with Caseworker  

Caseworker and Housing Specialist teach all adult family members how to independently pay bills (rent, utilities, phone)

All individuals obtain a Colorado State ID (after you receive you SSN)  

Work-eligible adults apply for jobs with support of Employment Specialist and begin working  

IRC staff submit a referral on your behalf to Immigration/Legal for Consultation 


Optional On-Going Programming

Financial coaching classes  

English conversation groups  

Health literacy classes 

Job Readiness Training  

Community-based programming at IRC 

Digital literacy support  

Referral to Psychosocial Support