Practical Tips for Working with Refugees from Syria and Surrounding Middle East Countries
These helpful tip sheets were developed by Clinic Psychology’s Public Mental Health Initiative for individuals working with refugees. They were developed to promote positive cross cultural experiences and assist in the transition of, and work with refugees from this region. Tips focus on topics like Culture, Family and Children, Education, Building Relationships and Trust, and Resettlement.
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Refugees Welcome: TED Talks Video Playlist
Not since World War II have so many people been forcibly displaced by war and persecution. In response, TED has developed a
playlist of 10 videos on why it's important to help refugees thrive, and personal stories of starting over.
Report: Educational Experiences of Refugee Children in Countries of First Asylum
Based on over ten years of in-depth research,
this report explores the educational histories of young refugee children in first-asylum countries and identifies elements of these that are relevant to post-resettlement education.
Report: Educational and Mental Health Needs of Syrian Refugee Children
Upon arrival in countries of first asylum, Syrian children have encountered various disruptions and barriers to receiving an adequate education.
This report examines the experiences and resulting educational and mental health needs of Syrian children living as refugees.
What are the Challenges in Accessing Early Childhood Education and Care for Children in Refugee Families?
For refugee households, stable child-care arrangements are a key to working parents’ employment success and family self-sufficiency. Given the well-documented impact of early learning services on children’s school readiness and long-term cognitive, socio-emotional, and educational outcomes, access to high-quality, consistent early childhood education and care (ECEC) is critical for those who are often at greatest risk of falling behind.
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Report: Collaboration Improves Access to Early Childhood Education for Refugees
Collaboration among multiple services is essential to effectively serve the range of needs that refugees and immigrant families experience.
This report reveals benefits of and barriers to collaboration, and identifies critical factors and specific strategies for facilitating collaboration between service systems.
Caring for Syrian Refugee Children: A Program Guide for Welcoming Young Children and Their Families
Caring for Syrian Refugee Children will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to better understand and respond to the unique experiences and needs of Syrian refugee children.
Arabic Words Tip Sheet
CMAS has created a helpful
tip sheet of 15 Arabic Words that you can use in your program.
Language Learning Stages and Strategies
10 Tips For Encouraging Language
English: 10 Tips For Encouraging Language
French: 10 Tips For Encouraging Language
Simplified Chinese: 10 Tips For Encouraging Language
