As the only agency in the State of New Mexico providing refugee resettlement services, Catholic Charities offers a variety of programs to assist families settle into their new home, community and country. A refugee is defined as a person who is unable or unwilling to return to his/her native country because of a “well founded” fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, social group or political association.
The mission of the Center for Refugee Settlement & Support is to resettle refugees from around the world through cultural and social service support. Our goal is that all refugees will thrive and become contributing members of their new country.
Working with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, the US Department of State is responsible for determining which refugees have the greatest need for admission to the United States.
- Cultural and Social Service Support: providing housing, language and employment services. Services include case management, cultural orientation and life skills, job development and volunteer opportunities. (learn more….)
- Refugee Youth Support: offering support for refugee youth as they acclimate to a new environment and lifestyle. (learn more…..)
