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The Afghan Resource Center offers practical information and resources for newly arriving Afghans to the USA. Find help for every status including Special Immigrant Visa (SIV), refugees, and people with humanitarian parole.
This Resource Center is also translated in Persian/Dari and Pashto.
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Immigration
Learn about US immigration for Afghan nationals. Information on benefits and social services, family reunification, green cards, and more.
Jobs in the USA
Learn how to find US jobs for Afghan evacuees. Tips on how to apply for jobs in America. Starting a job search, creating your resume, and more.
Life in the USA
Adjusting to life in the US for Afghan evacuees. Information on learning to drive, finding a home, getting child care, and moving to a new city.
American culture
Find a guide to American culture for Afghan evacuees. Get tips on how to communicate with people in America. Understand LGBTQ rights.
U.S. Law
Find information on US laws for Afghan evacuees. Learn what to do if you are threatened and how to interact with the police.
Money
Information on how to use and manage money for Afghan evacuees in the US. Learn how to open a bank account, send money internationally, and more.
Health
Find information about US healthcare for Afghan evacuees. Learn about COVID-19, going to a doctor, how to improve mental health, and more.
The biggest factor in whether someone wins asylum is whether they have high-quality legal representation. For that reason, Immigration Equality provides free legal services to LGBTQ and HIV-positive asylum seekers.
We connect individuals with pro bono attorneys, and our staff trains and works with those lawyers to help their clients.
COVID-19 Notice
The YWCA is following all State, City, and District mandated COVID-19 protocols.
The Ventanilla program represents a new integral part of service delivery at the Mexican Consulate and provides Mexican immigrants who are new to the U.S. financial system with access to vital resources for getting banked, gaining access to free tax preparation and the Earned Income Tax Credit, establishing credit and building a secure financial future within the trusted and culturally relevant setting of the Consulate strengthening the financial stability of immigrant households by embedding financial empowerment strategies into local and intergovernmental infrastructure.
To learn more about Ventanilla de Asesoria Financiera click here.
COVID-19 Notice
The YWCA is following all State, City, and District mandated COVID-19 protocols.
Ventanilla De Salud (VDS), in collaboration with the Mexican Consulate, provides health education and health service referrals to the San Antonio immigrant community. The objective of the VDS is to improve access to primary and preventive health services, increase coverage in public insurance and promote a culture of health prevention for Mexicans living in the United States. In addition, VDS can provide information on educational, legal, and financial guidance.
You can also make your inquiry by email at [email protected] or by phone at (210)956-6943, (210) 227-9145 ext. 3626, or from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM at (210) 433-9922 ext. 235.
VDS operates at the Consulate of Mexico.
by San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD)
COVID-19 Notice
2020 Fall Classes are available in four formats:
Option 1: Enhanced In-Person Plan: This is the traditional adult education class provided on site/in-person with enhanced SAISD safety precautions such as following CDC social distancing guidelines with a smaller teacher-student class ratio, increased hand sanitizer availability, increased frequency of sanitation of high touch areas etc.
Option 2: Enhanced In-Person and Remote Class Instruction Plan: This hybrid class combines in-person instruction with remote class instruction (join via Zoom) concurrently with increased safety and disinfecting measures as listed in Option 1.
Option 3: Scheduled remote Class Instruction Plan: Students don't come to any site to attend class. Instead, they join an online class via Zoom at a specified scheduled time to participate in remote/online learning. Enrollment, testing, and instruction would be offered 100% online. Students must meet technology requirements to participate in this plan.
Option 4: Distance Learning Plan: Students use web-based program to access learning curriculum aligned to the Texas Workforce Commission Content Standards designed to fill-in learning gaps the students need to achieve educational goals. Students must meet technology requirements to participate in this plan.
We have an open admissions policy for most classes that will provide you with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills to be successful in today's technological and global economy. SAISD Adult and Community Education is proud to be a leader in innovation and student diversity.
Texas Residents click here to register for adult education classes.
This course prepares students to take the U.S. Citizenship test and prepares them to answer History and Government Questions, Personal questions, and Writing Questions.
Call (210) 544-2453 for eligibility and other details.
Free.
COVID-19 Notice
Click here for the latest information about FBCSA's reopening plan.
This 6-week class is taught in English to help adults prepare for the U.S. Citizenship interview. Each applicant must complete an interview in English, which will test the applicant's ability to read, write, and speak English and test their knowledge of U.S. history and government.
Adults 18+ who are preparing to take U.S. Citizenship interview.
Free.
Prospera believes that a strong investment in adult education and development provides comprehensive opportunities to build an enhanced community, increase cultural diversity, and strengthen the economy. We strive to encourage self-endurance to motivate our adult residents to explore educational opportunities by promoting the value of long-term benefits including better jobs, increased wages, and overall prosperous quality of life. Our Services Managers play a vital role in helping residents locate and enroll in appropriate adult programs and services available in our Community Learning Centers as per the needs and interests of the residents at each property as well as the resources available in the surrounding community.
Adult programs and services include, but are not limited to:
- GED Preparation
- ESL Classes
- Citizenship Classes
- Life Skills Classes
- Parenting Programs
- Financial Literacy and Budgeting
- Computer Literacy
- Home Ownership and Credit Counseling
- Job Fairs and Job Skills Training
- Online Employment Searches and Application Assistance
- Skills and Recreational Hobby Groups
This program is for residents of Vista Verde Apartments .
by RAICES - Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services
This program helps clients attain economic self-sufficiency through the provision of comprehensive case management and services leading to employment within 120-180 days after their date of eligibility for the program.
Services include:
- case management
- employment and job skills
- and cash assistance
To be eligible for this program, the applicant must be:
- a newly arrived refugee
- a Special Immigrant Visa holder from Iraq or Afghanistan
- an asylee
- a victim of trafficking
- a Cuban/Haitian entrant
- employable (or a family member of another applicant who is)
Prospera believes that a strong investment in adult education and development provides comprehensive opportunities to build an enhanced community, increase cultural diversity, and strengthen the economy. We strive to encourage self-endurance to motivate our adult residents to explore educational opportunities by promoting the value of long-term benefits including better jobs, increased wages, and overall prosperous quality of life. Our Services Managers play a vital role in helping residents locate and enroll in appropriate adult programs and services available in our Community Learning Centers as per the needs and interests of the residents at each property as well as the resources available in the surrounding community.
Adult programs and services include, but are not limited to:
- GED Preparation
- ESL Classes
- Citizenship Classes
- Life Skills Classes
- Parenting Programs
- Financial Literacy and Budgeting
- Computer Literacy
- Home Ownership and Credit Counseling
- Job Fairs and Job Skills Training
- Online Employment Searches and Application Assistance
- Skills and Recreational Hobby Groups
This program is for residents of Terraces at Haven for Hope.
by RAICES - Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services
The RAICES Refugee Cash Assistance Program is a state-funded program, supporting newly arrived refugees to become self-sufficient. Services include:
- cash assistance
- refugee medical assistance enrollment
- employment assistance referrals
Must be in one or more of these groups:
- Newly Arrived Refugees
- Special Immigrant Visa holders from Iraq and Afghanistan
- Asylees
- Victims of Trafficking
- Cuban and Haitian Entrants
Free
by RAICES - Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services
The RAICES Refugee Resettlement Reception & Placement Program welcomes and supports refugees and their families as they make their home in San Antonio.
Intensive case management services are provided for 90 days after arrival.
Must be newly arrived refugees and Special Immigrant Visa holders from Iraq or Afghanistan
Free
COVID-19 Notice
2020 Fall Classes are available in four formats:
Option 1: Enhanced In-Person Plan: This is the traditional adult education class provided on site/in-person with enhanced SAISD safety precautions such as following CDC social distancing guidelines with a smaller teacher-student class ratio, increased hand sanitizer availability, increased frequency of sanitation of high touch areas etc.
Option 2: Enhanced In-Person and Remote Class Instruction Plan: This hybrid class combines in-person instruction with remote class instruction (join via Zoom) concurrently with increased safety and disinfecting measures as listed in Option 1.
Option 3: Scheduled remote Class Instruction Plan: Students don't come to any site to attend class. Instead, they join an online class via Zoom at a specified scheduled time to participate in remote/online learning. Enrollment, testing, and instruction would be offered 100% online. Students must meet technology requirements to participate in this plan.
Option 4: Distance Learning Plan: Students use web-based program to access learning curriculum aligned to the Texas Workforce Commission Content Standards designed to fill-in learning gaps the students need to achieve educational goals. Students must meet technology requirements to participate in this plan.
We have an open admissions policy for most classes that will provide you with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills to be successful in today's technological and global economy. SAISD Adult and Community Education is proud to be a leader in innovation and student diversity.
Texas Residents click here to register for adult education classes.
This course prepares students to take the U.S. Citizenship test and prepares them to answer History and Government Questions, Personal questions, and Writing Questions.
Call (210) 544-2451 for eligibility and other details.
Free.
Citizenship Education:
The Nuevos Ciudadanos Citizenship Education Program is Academia América’s New Americans Project. The Program has the dual goals of integration and civic engagement. The curriculum, modules in Civics, History and English, facilitate preparation for the naturalization examination and promote civic engagement. Financial Literacy education emphasizes social integration.
Legal Services:
Academia América partners with nonprofit legal assistance providers to facilitate access to low-cost legal services to our clients. Students enrolled in our classes receive assistance with completion of the naturalization application and related forms at discounted rates.
Please call or visit our Facebook page for registration information.
by Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio
COVID-19 Notice
We are OPEN and able to assist.
The employment services program provides job readiness skills, lessons on interviewing and assists with employment services and job placements. The employment team works with refugees to provide them skills and knowledge necessary in obtaining, and maintaining, employment, while becoming self-sufficient.
For Information call (210) 222-1294 ext. 2268.
by Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio
Federally funded, cash assistance program which provides services to enable clients to become economically self-sufficient within 120 to 180 days in the United States. Services required under this program include case management, employment services and cash allowance.
At least one member of the household must be employable for the family to qualify for Match Grant Program and must be enrolled within 31 days of their arrival.
by Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio
The initial program for all newly arrived refugees resettling into the United States.
Services include:
- airport pick up
- apartment set up with furnishings
- food
- clothing
- cultural orientation
- school registration
- English classes
- health screenings
Newly arrived refugees.
by Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio
Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) is a state-funded, employment-based cash assistance program.
RCA is for clients who are not eligible for assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Assistance is available for the first eight months after arrival in the United States. For additional information please call 210-242-3137 and speak with the program director, Juliana Horn.
This program is for REFUGEES ONLY.
by Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio
The Refugee School Impact Program (RSIP) offers activities that lead to the effective integration and education of refugee children. The RSIP supports impacted school districts with services for refugee children. Students between 5 and 18 years of age participate in activities including: English as a Second Language instruction, after-school tutoring, activities encouraging high school completion and full participation in school activities, summer programs and club activities, parental involvement activities and interpreting services.
Refugee and immigrant children between the ages of 5 and 18.
For additional information please contact program director, Elizabeth Vidales at (210) 226-3569 ext 248.
COVID-19 Notice
Our services continue uninterrupted.
Thousands of unaccompanied children cross the border to the United States from Central America each year and are transferred to the custody of ORR. ORR promptly places these children in the least restrictive setting in the best interest of the child. St. PJ's is an approved ORR shelter.
Licensed short-term emergency shelter providing services for up to 82 international children and youth ages 5 to 17. International children who reside at St. PJ's are provided care in compliance with all regulatory agencies.
St. PJ's also provides temporary foster care homes for international children ages 0 to 12 years old.
Rays of Freedom is a non-profit with the main goal of helping meet the needs of the rapidly growing population of immigrants facing deportation, breakup of families, loss of employment and other disruptive effects of new and anticipated government policy changes by providing low cost immigration application services.
Rayos De Libertad es una organización sin fines de lucro con el objetivo principal de ayudar a satisfacer las necesidades de la población en rápido crecimiento de los inmigrantes que enfrentan la deportación, la ruptura de familias, la pérdida de empleo y otros efectos disruptivos de los cambios de políticas gubernamentales nuevos y anticipados servicios de solicitud de inmigración de bajo costo.
Services offered:
- Family Petitions
- Adjustment of Status/ Counselor Processing
- Citizenship
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
- Temporary Protective Status (TPS)
- Asylum Credible Fear Interviews
Click here to book your FREE immigration assessment.
COVID-19 Notice
This location remains open to provide services to families in their neighborhood.
The Society of St Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. It is this personalized involvement that makes the work of the Society unique. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless.
Must reside within parish boundary.
COVID-19 Notice
2020 Fall Classes are available in four formats:
Option 1: Enhanced In-Person Plan: This is the traditional adult education class provided on site/in-person with enhanced SAISD safety precautions such as following CDC social distancing guidelines with a smaller teacher-student class ratio, increased hand sanitizer availability, increased frequency of sanitation of high touch areas, etc.
Option 2: Enhanced In-Person and Remote Class Instruction Plan: This hybrid class combines in-person instruction with remote class instruction (join via Zoom) concurrently with increased safety and disinfecting measures as listed in Option 1.
Option 3: Scheduled remote Class Instruction Plan: Students don't come to any site to attend class. Instead, they join an online class via Zoom at a specified scheduled time to participate in remote/online learning. Enrollment, testing, and instruction would be offered 100% online. Students must meet technology requirements to participate in this plan.
Option 4: Distance Learning Plan: Students use web-based program to access learning curriculum aligned to the Texas Workforce Commission Content Standards designed to fill-in learning gaps the students need to achieve educational goals. Students must meet technology requirements to participate in this plan.
We have an open admissions policy for most classes that will provide you with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills to be successful in today's technological and global economy. SAISD Adult and Community Education is proud to be a leader in innovation and student diversity.
Texas Residents click here to register for adult education classes.
The SAISD Adult Education Literacy (AEL) program embraces success for all adult learners, helping them define what success means to them in order to guide them on a path toward continued improvement and growth. The program’s mission is to ensure that all adults who live in Texas have the skills necessary to function effectively in their personal and family lives, in the workplace and in the community.
The SAISD Adult and Community Education program offers the following classes at over 23 locations throughout San Antonio, Monday through Thursday and on Saturday (morning and evenings).
Services offered under the Adult Education are FREE of charge to the community and include the following:
- ASE/GED preparation
- ABE/ASE/GED for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
recipients - Adult Basic Education in English & Spanish (Math, Reading and Writing)
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- English Literacy Civics (EL Civics)/Citizenship
- Preparation for post-secondary education and training (Transitions)
- Distance Learning (online classes)
New classes:
- IT Fundamentals+ Certification
- Basic Computer Skills Certification
Specialized services include:
- IET career training combined with workforce preparation and academic support
- Integrated EL CIVICS (ESL/EL CIVICS/Career Training)
- Employer partnerships: Contextualized TXCHSE or ESL based on employer needs
Some fees may apply. Contact for more details.
The Presentation Ministry Center offers culturally appropriate educational opportunities for holistic development and community building, embodying the spirit of Nano Nagle. As mentioned earlier, the Center is primarily dedicated to meeting the needs of the immigrant community. The classes offered are in response to requests of our participants.
No requirements.
Instruction is free. There may be a cost for materials, depending upon the class.
COVID-19 Notice
For the safety of our clients and employees, the Good Sam campus is only partially open. Some services are still being offered via telephone and video conferencing. Please call for information - (210) 434-5531.
The Adult Case Management program addresses the root causes of poverty and instability by leveraging social work services to develop the life skills and support essential to strengthen and stabilize the family. Services provide individuals with guidance and referrals to help them more effectively cope with complicated situations that decrease their quality of life. Services are provided by one full-time Case Manager and supported by Good Sam's Field Education Services (FES) program.
(Adult Case Management is a program of Good Sam's Family Development Services.)
Individuals over the age of 16 and families are eligible for this program.
Please call or email for further details.
Prospera believes that a strong investment in adult education and development provides comprehensive opportunities to build an enhanced community, increase cultural diversity, and strengthen the economy. We strive to encourage self-endurance to motivate our adult residents to explore educational opportunities by promoting the value of long-term benefits including better jobs, increased wages, and overall prosperous quality of life. Our Services Managers play a vital role in helping residents locate and enroll in appropriate adult programs and services available in our Community Learning Centers as per the needs and interests of the residents at each property as well as the resources available in the surrounding community.
Adult programs and services include, but are not limited to:
- GED Preparation
- ESL Classes
- Citizenship Classes
- Life Skills Classes
- Parenting Programs
- Financial Literacy and Budgeting
- Computer Literacy
- Home Ownership and Credit Counseling
- Job Fairs and Job Skills Training
- Online Employment Searches and Application Assistance
- Skills and Recreational Hobby Groups
This program is for residents of Champion Homes at Mission del Rio.
COVID-19 Notice
The YWCA is following all State, City, and District mandated COVID-19 protocols.
Offers a range of information from basic money and financial management principles, to entrepreneurial services, asset protection and financial inclusion for youth and immigrants. All programs are offered in English and Spanish, contact us for upcoming workshops or events.
For more information contact Veronica Sanders at [email protected] or Sagrario Ortega at [email protected].
COVID-19 Notice
The YWCA is following all State, City, and District mandated COVID-19 protocols.
The YWCA Olga Madrid Center is a multi-purpose center that is the literal hub of the community, reaching multiple generations in the same families. The Center is reflective of the culture of the community, and offers important services with dignity and respect.
We provide the following services, primarily to low-income and needy new arrivals to the US:
- Employment Authorization
- Consular Processing
- Visas
- Family Petition
- Green Card
- Translations
- Interpreter
- English Class
- Spanish Class
- Naturalization or citizenship
- Orientation workshops and introductions
- Notary
- And more
COVID-19 Notice
Call or email for information about this program in light of COVID-19 restrictions.
The work of the Secretariat for Mission in the fields of Life, Justice and Peace focuses on issues such as abortion and post-abortion healing, assisted suicide, the death penalty, human trafficking, homelessness, poverty, immigration, foster care, healthcare, religious freedom, and environmental justice, aiming to develop an authentic human ecology for the communities of San Antonio.
To build a culture of life, justice, and peace in our communities and beyond, the Archdiocese offers educational and formational lectures, information, and resources on the Works of Mercy and Catholic Social Teaching. We assist in building and sustaining strategic leadership in parishes and with community partners through training, advocacy, prayer and service.
by Prospera Housing Community Services
Prospera believes that a strong investment in adult education and development provides comprehensive opportunities to build an enhanced community, increase cultural diversity, and strengthen the economy. We strive to encourage self-endurance to motivate our adult residents to explore educational opportunities by promoting the value of long-term benefits including better jobs, increased wages, and overall prosperous quality of life. Our Services Managers play a vital role in helping residents locate and enroll in appropriate adult programs and services available in our Community Learning Centers as per the needs and interests of the residents at each property as well as the resources available in the surrounding community.
Adult programs and services include, but are not limited to:
- GED Preparation
- ESL Classes
- Citizenship Classes
- Life Skills Classes
- Parenting Programs
- Financial Literacy and Budgeting
- Computer Literacy
- Home Ownership and Credit Counseling
- Job Fairs and Job Skills Training
- Online Employment Searches and Application Assistance
- Skills and Recreational Hobby Groups
This program is for residents of Las Palmas Garden Apartments.
by Prospera Housing Community Services
Prospera believes that a strong investment in adult education and development provides comprehensive opportunities to build an enhanced community, increase cultural diversity, and strengthen the economy. We strive to encourage self-endurance to motivate our adult residents to explore educational opportunities by promoting the value of long-term benefits including better jobs, increased wages, and overall prosperous quality of life. Our Services Managers play a vital role in helping residents locate and enroll in appropriate adult programs and services available in our Community Learning Centers as per the needs and interests of the residents at each property as well as the resources available in the surrounding community.
Adult programs and services include, but are not limited to:
- GED Preparation
- ESL Classes
- Citizenship Classes
- Life Skills Classes
- Parenting Programs
- Financial Literacy and Budgeting
- Computer Literacy
- Home Ownership and Credit Counseling
- Job Fairs and Job Skills Training
- Online Employment Searches and Application Assistance
- Skills and Recreational Hobby Groups
This program is for residents of West Durango Plaza Apartments.
Prospera believes that a strong investment in adult education and development provides comprehensive opportunities to build an enhanced community, increase cultural diversity, and strengthen the economy. We strive to encourage self-endurance to motivate our adult residents to explore educational opportunities by promoting the value of long-term benefits including better jobs, increased wages, and overall prosperous quality of life. Our Services Managers play a vital role in helping residents locate and enroll in appropriate adult programs and services available in our Community Learning Centers as per the needs and interests of the residents at each property as well as the resources available in the surrounding community.
Adult programs and services include, but are not limited to:
- GED Preparation
- ESL Classes
- Citizenship Classes
- Life Skills Classes
- Parenting Programs
- Financial Literacy and Budgeting
- Computer Literacy
- Home Ownership and Credit Counseling
- Job Fairs and Job Skills Training
- Online Employment Searches and Application Assistance
- Skills and Recreational Hobby Groups
This program is for residents of Guild Park Apartments.