Community Resource

International Rescue Committee (IRC) Atlanta

Program of Initial Resettlement: furnished home, help with rent, healthcare, food, case management. Intensive support during first 30-90 days. Cultural orientation, health screenings, school enrollment.

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Programs & Services

Adult Education (ESL)

Free

English as a Second Language classes for refugee and immigrant adults. Includes early childhood education/childcare for parents' children during classes.

Target Population: Adult refugees and immigrants

Languages: Multiple languages; English instruction

Capacity: Multiple locations including Gwinnett County

Eligibility: Refugee and immigrant adults in metro Atlanta
Hours: During school year; multiple sessions
How to Access: Contact IRC Atlanta
Phone: 404-292-7731
Education & Tutoring

Community Health Programs

Free

Community health response programs including health screenings, healthcare navigation, and connections to medical services.

Target Population: Refugees and immigrants

Languages: Multiple languages

Capacity: Part of 5,000+ clients/year

Eligibility: Refugees and immigrants in metro Atlanta
Hours: Ongoing
How to Access: Contact IRC Atlanta
Phone: 404-292-7731
Healthcare

Employment & Career Development

Free

Job placement, career pathways, digital literacy training, coursework/certification support. Career Development program supports clients pursuing training programs and prerequisites.

Target Population: Adult refugees and immigrants

Languages: Multiple languages

Capacity: Part of 5,000+ clients/year

Eligibility: Adult refugees and immigrants
Hours: Ongoing; Mon-Fri
How to Access: Contact IRC Atlanta at 404-292-7731
Phone: 404-292-7731
Job Training & Employment

Family Reunification

Free

Advises on and assists with US family reunification program applications at no cost. Specialist works directly with clients to identify eligible reunification pathways.

Target Population: Refugees seeking to reunite with family

Languages: Multiple languages

Capacity: Metro Atlanta

Eligibility: Refugees with separated family members
Hours: By appointment
How to Access: Contact IRC Atlanta
Phone: 404-292-7731

Immigration Legal Services

Low cost

DOJ-recognized agency with accredited staff. Low-cost case management for green cards, citizenship, family reunification. Assists with filing Employment Authorization, LPR, and Citizenship applications.

Target Population: Refugees, asylees, immigrants

Languages: Multiple languages

Capacity: Metro Atlanta

Eligibility: Refugees, asylees, and immigrants
Hours: By appointment
How to Access: Contact IRC Atlanta
Phone: 404-292-7731
Legal Services

Refugee Resettlement (PIR)

Free

Program of Initial Resettlement: furnished home, help with rent, healthcare, food, case management. Intensive support during first 30-90 days. Cultural orientation, health screenings, school enrollment.

Target Population: Newly arrived refugees

Languages: Multiple languages via interpreters

Capacity: 5,000+ clients/year across all programs; 30,000+ refugees since 1979

Eligibility: Newly arrived refugees and SIV holders assigned to IRC Atlanta
Hours: 30-90 days from arrival
How to Access: Assigned through US refugee resettlement program
Phone: 404-292-7731

Youth Futures (After-School & Summer)

Free

Daily homework help, academic assistance, college preparation support, enrichment activities, community service, field trips, workshops. Covers ages 5-24.

Target Population: Refugee/immigrant youth ages 5-24

Languages: Multiple languages

Capacity: Multiple school sites

Eligibility: Refugee/immigrant youth ages 5-24
Hours: After school during school year; summer programs
How to Access: Contact IRC Atlanta
Phone: 404-292-7731
Childcare & Youth Programs Education & Tutoring