REFUGEE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Through the Refugee Scholarship Program, YMCA International Services has been able to provide funding for full-time higher education students who have a status as refugee, Special Immigrant Visa holder, asylee, or Victim of Trafficking.
Applications will be accepted April 25 through June 17. Download the application and complete before sending to refugee.scholarship@ymcahouston.org.
IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES
YMCA International Services provides counseling or legal representation to individuals seeking immigration assistance. Assistance is available for adults in area detention centers, asylum seekers, victims of domestic violence, crime victims, or victims of human trafficking. Services also include family reunification visas, adjustment of status and naturalization applications.
- Detained Adults
- Unaccompanied Minors
- Crime Survivors
- General Immigration (Adjustment of status, naturalization, work permits, family petitions, DACA)
To schedule a consultation, contact our office at 713-758-9280.
REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES
TRAFFICKED PERSONS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
In 2003, the Y established the Trafficked Persons Assistance Program to identify and assist victims of human trafficking, regardless of their legal status. The program provides direct client services and raises awareness in the community through education and outreach. Intensive case management services are available to both foreign national and U.S. national victims of human trafficking.
POST RELEASE SERVICES
The Y provides Post-Release Services (PRS) to children released from the Office of Resettlement (ORR) care facilities. The PRS program provides our families with supportive services during the child’s transition into the community and helps them identify resources and navigate the various systems in the U.S. Our goal is to work collaboratively with families to ensure that the child has a positive integration into their new home and community.