The Refugee Education Center

Provides children of refugee background, aged 0-3, with culturally responsive and multilingual early childhood education. Its primary purpose is to support the children's development to match the development of American born peers. Additionally, this program creates economic opportunities for refugee adults through direct employment, and for those who are learning or working elsewhere and need quality childcare. 35 children were served during 2024.

Service to provide parent and caregiver school orientation, school enrollment aid, and assistance with parent-teacher conferences and parent/student workshops. Additionally, referral services are provided to families and individuals to Refugee Education Center programs and services as well as our partners' direct service programs and/or other state-funded benefit programs. Household and family stability support is central, addressing issues of health, education, and economic stability. 381 students enrolled in school across 18 districts and over 299 family units were served in 2024.