Education, Family Stability, and Culture and Belonging

Full Participation

Photo of refugee student. The Refugee Education Center, West Michigan.
 
 

At our core, Refugee Education Center staff members are educators. But we know life is complex, and every story is unique. That’s why we address the needs of both students and their families. Our work focuses on three core pillars of post-resettlement support.

 
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Education

Refugee Education Center is founded on the belief that education is a gift and an opportunity. We acknowledge the unique needs of refugee students and design our programs and services to coincide with traditional education so that students may excel academically at an equitable rate as their American-born peers - and prepare for success in their new homeland.

Photo of Refugee Navigator with two small children during a home visit. Refugee Education Center, West Michigan.
 
 

Family Stability

Many complex barriers can interrupt the lives of refugee families. Whether it's a health and safety crisis, job loss, housing challenges, or other life challenges, the Refugee Education Center team is equipped to walk alongside refugees in these challenges, providing direct support or vital referrals to local social service agencies and programs.

Culture and Belonging

For many, the United States poses culturally challenging situations that differ from refugees’ birth countries. We work to prepare refugees to successfully engage with their new culture while also retaining their own cultural identity, values, and traditions.