Refugee Assistance Program
Rhode Island Department of Human Services
State office that funds resettlement and placement, language classes, job development, and social services for refugees, asylees, Cuban and Haitian entrants, Afghan and Iraqi SIVs, and trafficking victims. Services are delivered through Dorcas International and the Refugee Dream Center.
Who it's for
People with documentation of a status eligible for federal Office of Refugee Resettlement benefits
How to get in
Contact the State Refugee Coordinator or one of the two resettlement agencies
What to bring
Immigration documents proving refugee, asylee, SIV, entrant, or trafficking-victim status
Services
Benefits & cashJobs & trainingLegal help