Guests:
Welcoming Homes accepts young adults who are on the path to legalization and have either a case manager or a pro-bono immigration attorney. Ordinarily, guests are referred to Welcoming Homes by various non-profit groups, however, other referrals will also be considered.
Guests need to provide a reference and a statement (oral or written).
The referring agency, case manager or immigration attorney will meet with the guest and a representative from Welcoming Homes for an initial interview. If need be this will be done with an interpreter. An application will be completed, including general information about the guest’s pathway to legalization and letters of recommendation, which can be from the case manager or immigration attorney.
Fill out a Guest Application here »
Hosts:
Welcoming Homes is looking for host families with room in their homes and in their lives to help a young immigrant by providing safe comfortable lodging and a supportive family environment.
Prior to placement, Hosts will complete…
- The application. Including an in-person home interview.
- A State Criminal Check and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check for all members of household over 18.
- Training for family members over 18- on working with victims of trauma https://ronhuxley.thinkific.com/courses/traumatoolbox is offered
- Time frame availability, barring any unforeseen problems, a minimum of a 6 month commitment is requested however a one year commitment is preferred.