Information Referral and Case Management offered by Horn of Africa Services at Rainier
Information Referral and Case Management offered by Horn of Africa Services at Rainier
Helps East African refugees access social services through multi-lingual and culturally appropriate information, advocacy and referrals to local resources. Provides individualized case management to clients seeking the most necessary of services. Services provided include: - Housing: Assistance with housing applications and shelter referrals including Section 8 & low-income housing applications - Immigration services: Green Card applications and renewals, travel document applications & citizenship paperwork - Utilities: Assistance with utility discount application - Employment: Resume building and employment searches - Assistance with DSHS benefits and WA Health Plan Finder applications
Physical Address
5303 Rainier Avenue South, Suite D, Seattle, WA 98118
Transportation
At the corner of Rainier Ave S, 42nd Ave S and S Brandon St between Columbia City and Hillman City. Across the street from Kaiser Permanente Rainier Medical Center. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.
Hours
M-F, 9am-5pm. Case managers: M Tu, mornings W-F, 9am-5pm.
Voice
Application process
Call or visit in person. Not all languages available at all times. Best to call and set up appointment.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Primarily refugees and immigrants from Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, Sudan and neighboring East African countries.
Languages
Tigrigna
Somali
Amharic
Oromiffa
Oromo
Service area
King, WA
Agency info
Horn of Africa Services
Provides information & referral as well as case management to the East African community of Greater Seattle. Offers citizenship classes, computer classes as well as cultural orientation. Operates an after-school program with homework help and a monthly legal clinic.