Belonging With Us: Understanding the Refugee Journey in KC

30 West Pershing Road,Kansas City MO 64108

13 September, 2021

Description

In observation of Welcoming America Week, CCIR is sponsoring this presentation to enhance understanding of U.S. policies and procedures. In observation of Welcoming America Week, CCIR is sponsoring this presentation designed to enhance understanding of U.S. policies and procedures that impact refugee arrivals to the United States, as well as Afghan Special Immigrant Visa recipients. Keynote Speaker: Kristen Aster of the International Rescue Committee (IRC). Kristen Aster is the Resettlement, Asylum, and Integration (RAI) headquarters Director for Client and Community Engagement, supporting more than 26 IRC offices across the United States and Europe. A panel discussion will provide insights as to how the required Core Resettlement and Placement services are delivered in the Kansas City metro. Presenters include representatives from the three local resettlement agencies: Catholic Charities of Northeast KansasDella Lamb Community ServicesJewish Vocational ServicesThis presentation is free to all registrants. You can join us in person, or virtually. The event will follow Kansas City, MO Covid safety requirements for in-person attendees A box lunch will be provided to in-person guests between 12:30 - 1 p.m. The presentation will begin at 1 p.m.