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
Location
5303 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118
Hours
M-F, 9am-5pm. Case managers: M Tu, mornings W-F, 9am-5pm.
Application process
Call or visit in person. Not all languages available at all times. Best to call and set up appointment.
Eligibility
Primarily refugees and immigrants from Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, Sudan and neighboring East African countries.
Fee
None.
Languages
Somali
Oromo
Oromiffa
Amharic
Tigrigna
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.