Social Service Navigators

Social Service Navigators support new arrivals by connecting them to social and economic services and opportunities, helping them adjust to life in a new country. Upon intake, team members assess the complex social, professional, economic, legal, educational and medical goals on the individual and family level. We conduct regular check-ins with clients and offer support as they work towards their overall well-being. Navigators can help apply for state and county benefits and other external social support services, teach system navigation skills, and provide legal referrals. (We cannot provide legal counsel.)

Afghan Cultural Society is a member of the Metro Refugee Resettlement Network and provides these Social Services under the Family Resource Connections program along with  KOM, CAPI, YMCA, Voice in the Wilderness Organization, UACC, CAIRO, and African Immigrants Community Services. Together, these organizations provide wraparound resettlement services to immigrants from a variety of backgrounds. Social Service Navigators also work with our Education support team to help youth and families navigate the education system or sign up for tutoring.