Monthly Immigration Law & Policy Updates for California Educators
Join attorneys from Immigrant Legal Defense to learn about recent immigration actions and policy changes, what is being done to protect students state- and nation-wide, and field questions from educators re: how they can be of support. These sessions will keep you informed and empowered with accurate, up-to-date information to navigate the evolving immigration landscape while staying within the bounds of your role, training, and capacities.
Register using the links below:
Oct 28, 3:30 p.m. - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/rr4bWj5lRNCjl1CtlTZqQQ#/registration
Dec 9, 3:30 p.m. - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/aJ8Mqm1RS0iDuYU45y9IBw#/registration
Free Online Support Groups for Ukrainians Every Friday
Join a Free Online Support Group for Ukrainians
If you have experienced traumatic events, are struggling to cope with anxiety and stress, and are looking for a safe space to heal, this group is for you. The International Institute of Los Angeles (IILA) and USC Trauma Recovery Center host free online support groups for Ukrainians.
In this group, you will learn practical skills for creating safety in everyday life, setting healthy boundaries, managing emotions, and taking practical steps toward stability and well-being.
When: Every Friday, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (PST)
Format: Online via Zoom
Language: Ukrainian
Cost: Free
Take the first step towards healing today. You deserve support! To register, please fill out the form.
Our services are available to Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees who entered the USA between February 24, 2022, and September 30, 2023, and residents of Los Angeles and surrounding counties, including Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino, and Riverside.
Групи підтримки для українців
Долучайтеся до безкоштовної онлайн-групи підтримки для українців
Якщо ви зіткнулися з наслідками травматичних подій і шукаєте безпечний простір для зцілення, ця група для вас. Міжнародний Інститут Лос-Анджелеса (IILA) організовує безкоштовні онлайн-зустрічі для підтримки українців.
Якщо ви зіткнулися з наслідками травматичних подій, намагаєтесь впоратись із тривогою та стресом, шукаєте безпечний простір для зцілення, ця група для вас. Міжнародний Інститут Лос-Анджелеса (IILA) та USC Trauma Recovery Center (Центр відновлення після травм USC) організовує безкоштовні онлайн-зустрічі для підтримки українців.
На цій групі ви навчитеся практичним навичкам для створення безпеки у повсякденному житті, встановлення здорових кордонів, керуванню емоціями та практичним крокам до стабільності та добробуту.
Деталі:
Коли: Щоп’ятниці, з 17:00 до 19:00 (за тихоокеанським часом, PST).
Формат: Онлайн через Zoom.
Мова: Українська
Вартість: Безкоштовно.
Зробіть перший крок до зцілення вже сьогодні. Ви заслуговуєте на підтримку!Для реєстрації, будь ласка, заповніть форму нижче
Our services are available to Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees who entered the USA between February 24, 2022, and September 30, 2023, and residents of Los Angeles and surrounding counties including Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino, and Riverside.
El Cajon Job Fair
The San Diego Workforce Partnership, in collaboration with the El Cajon Library, invites you to connect with employers who are currently hiring at the upcoming El Cajon Job Fair.
📅 Event Date: November 6, 2025
🕛 Time: 11 am-1 pm
📍 Location: El Cajon Library
201 E Douglas Avenue El Cajon, CA 92020
Register here.
Movement Lawyering 101: Prioritizing Community in a Time of Scarce Resources
Join us for an engaging panel discussion on movement lawyering — a framework that centers community power, collaboration, and long-term justice in immigrant advocacy. In a time of limited resources and growing need, this conversation will reflect on past experiences and explore how attorneys and advocates can work in solidarity with impacted communities to create lasting change. Our distinguished panelists include Efren C. Olivares, Vice President of Litigation and Legal Strategy at the National Immigration Law Center as well as Priscilla Olivarez Senior Policy Attorney and Strategist, and Carolina Canizales, Senior Texas Campaign Strategist from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center.
Register here.
Standing in Solidarity: How to Support Your Clients, Families, the Communities You Serve, and Yourself when Impacted by ICE Raids and Deportation
Learn practical, culturally responsive strategies to support undocumented clients, their families, and your community while strengthening your own fortitude.
This training is designed for clinicians, school providers, social workers, peers, counselors, nurses, and behavioral health agency staff.
Course meets the qualifications for TBD hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. (Provider Number 70799) CIBHS is an approved provider for the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) to sponsor continuing education LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and/or LCSWs. CIBHS maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.
RN Credit: CIBHS is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 17140 for TBD contact hours.
CIBHS is an approved provider for California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP)continuing education credits. CIBHS maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. (Provider number 240) All activities in this training are offered for continuing education credit excluding any breaks. CE Certificates of Completion will be emailed within two weeks of processing your completed online evaluation. For questions, comments, or grievances about this CE course content or delivery, or to request special accommodations, please email rtexeira@cibhs.org
Register here.
Addressing Mental Health of Refugee Children & Youth: Practical Strategies for Trauma-Informed, Culturally Responsive Support
This training is intended for service providers working with refugee children and youth, including resettlement agencies, child welfare, schools, health and mental health providers, anti-trafficking organizations, and others.
Northern California Town Hall
You are warmly invited to join the upcoming Northern California Town Hall on The State of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, taking place virtually on Monday, October 27, from 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM (PT).
This town hall offers elected officials' insights into the impact of immigration policy and enforcement on Northern California immigrant and refugee communities and implications/ripple effects on all Californians. Hear from cross-sector stakeholders about their communities' response and how state and local government can meet this moment.
Please register here to attend: https://shorturl.at/L0Qna
Please register before OCT 24. Registration is limited.
Elica Health Centers In-person Job Fair
Elica Health Centers is hosting an in-person Job Fair!
📆 WHEN: Monday, October 27, 2025
🕘 TIME: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
✅ Interested in attending❓
If interested in attending, please follow the link and click the apply button to fill out an application ⤵
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3658693
Your application will be reviewed, and if selected, you will receive a confirmation email with the location and time to attend the Job Fair.
📣Now Hiring:
✅ Care Manager Trainee - Provide a wide range of case management services for the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) initiative.
JOB TYPE: full-time
COMPENSATION: $25.00/h-$26.00/h
✅ Care Manager - Provide case management support and coordination.
JOB TYPE: full-time
COMPENSATION - Depending on Experience: $27.00/h - $30.00/h an hour
✅ Housing Navigator - Help clients experiencing homelessness secure and maintain housing, and connect them with services.
JOB TYPE: full-time
COMPENSATION: $25.00/h
✅ Community Health Worker - Help people access healthcare and social services through outreach, support, and coordination with care teams.
JOB TYPE: full-time
COMPENSATION - Depending on Experience: $21.00/h
Basic Qualifications:
• High school diploma required; relevant experience or degree preferred
• Experience with vulnerable populations highly desirable
• Valid CA driver’s license required
• Bilingual and/or lived experience is a plus!
✅ What We Offer:
✔️ Supportive and friendly team
✔️ Competitive benefits and working conditions
✔️ Opportunities for professional growth
Learn more about Elica Health Centers ➡️ elicahealth.org
✅ Questions❓
Email our Recruiting Team at: 📩 recruiting@elicahealth.org
47th Annual Career EXPO/Job Fair at Grossmont College
Join us for the 47th Annual Career EXPO/Job Fair at Grossmont College on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 from 11-2pm. This is an exciting opportunity to network with employers and hiring managers. Learn about in-demand industries and support your refugee clients and other with gainful employment. See flyers below for more information and ways to register.
If you’re an employer looking to hire and would like to register to table, please contact Renee Nasori, M.A. directly at Renee.Nasori@gcccd.edu for the registration.
ECCO & ASA's College Application Infosession, Panel, & Berkeley Tour
ECCO at Berkeley is hosting its annual college application info session, student panel, and campus tour at the UC Berkeley campus on Saturday, October 11th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
This event is free and open to all immigrant and refugee high school students who are interested in applying to college.
Participants will:
Learn how to navigate the college application process
Hear from current UC Berkeley students across various majors through a panel
Enjoy a guided tour of the Berkeley campus
Be paired with a college mentor
Receive valuable college access resources
Lunch will be provided. RSVP here.
RFL Presents - Border Angels: An Overview
The Restoring Family Links team at the Red Cross has partnered with Border Angels to host an overview of Border Angels! The presentation will be on October 16th from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Pacific via Teams.
Join us to learn more! It is open to all.
This presentation will go over:
A brief overview of Restoring Family Links
Overview of Border Angels’ history and programs
Learn about the history of policies that have impacted immigration and how current policies continue to impact those that we serve
How can people get involved with Border Angels
Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/cb6fcc80-abce-40da-9a92-56f1dd9b784f@dd5b5d42-c0d3-4ad2-b5f1-60edb3af2771
Remaking Humanitarianism: Dispatches from the Future with The New Humanitarian
Date & Time
Sep 25, 2025 09:45 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Description
Across the world, communities on the frontlines of displacement, conflict, and inequality are already reshaping how crises are met. They are building collective responses rooted in solidarity and care—even as the international aid system spins in circles around cuts, resets, and reforms, risking collapse.
How can we reimagine the international humanitarian system so that it builds on—rather than undermines—the response communities are already creating? What would it take to align funding and infrastructure? And what is standing in the way?
The New Humanitarian and Refugees International have taken these questions around the globe, producing a series of dispatches from the future that highlight the strategies, values, and visions guiding community-driven responses to crisis—and show what’s possible. J
oin us as we bring these dispatches to the heart of UNGA to grapple with what it will take to remake humanitarianism and what must change for the system to have any future at all.
Introduction
— Tammam Aloudat, CEO, The New Humanitarian
Moderator
— Dr. Hourie Tafech, Director for Refugee Leadership and Partnership, Refugees International
Panelists
— Loreine Dela Cruz, Executive Director, Centre for Disaster Preparedness (CDP) Foundation in the Philippines & member of the NEAR Leadership Council
— Hanin Ahmed, External Relations Officer, Sudan Emergency Response Rooms (ERRs), and Fellow, Refugees International
— Elizabeth Campbell, Executive Director, ODI Global Washington
— More speakers to be announced
Informational Workshop on Immigration for Survivors
Narika is delighted to host yet another informational workshop on "Immigration" for Survivors.
📅 When: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PST
💻 Where: Online via Zoom (link provided after registration)
Presenters: Jessica M. Jenkins, Managing Attorney at Bay Area Legal Aid.
Topics Covered:
Immigration Relief for Survivors
Immigration “Know Your Rights”
Family Preparedness & Safety Planning
Please note: This is an informational workshop only. Individual legal consultation or advice will not be provided during or after the session.
✅ ASL Interpretation is available.
South Gate Plaza 7th Annual Fun Fair
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Location: Southgate Plaza, 4242 Florin Road, Next to Footlocker
Just as in the past there will be free health resources, free dental screenings and free animal care. Information booths on a variety of resources available for Sacramento County residents. We will also have fun activities for kids young and old alike, including music, games, raffle prizes and for the first time a petting zoo!
Implementation with Intention: How Cal-MAP Equips Providers to Address Youth Mental Health
The California Child and Adolescent Mental Health Access Portal (Cal-MAP) is a no-cost consultation program that supports primary care and school-based providers in delivering timely, high-quality mental health care to youth ages 0–25. Cal-MAP is part of the CalHOPE pediatric access initiative and is designed to expand access to behavioral health services, particularly in California’s rural and underserved communities.
Through Cal-MAP, providers who screen for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress can be connected with child and adolescent psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers for real-time support.
In this webinar, we will provide an overview of Cal-MAP’s services, including consultation on screening, diagnosis, and treatment from child psychiatrists, as well as resource and referral guidance from licensed social workers.
Work Permit Clinic on August 26 in San Francisco
Get free help with your work permit application from an immigration attorney. A
ppointments are available from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm on August 26. The exact location will be shared when you make your appointment.
Register by Friday, August 22, 2025, via call or text 415-347-6234 and leave a message. See the flyer to learn more.
Webinar: Saving Lives Where They’re Lived: Street Medicine & Overdose Prevention in Action
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Join the National Overdose Prevention Network, for a powerful conversation to hear how street medicine outreach teams are working together to prevent overdose and save lives. This webinar will explore the vital role of street medicine and community-based harm reduction in overdose prevention. Participants will learn strategies taking place across California that are grounded in trust, peer engagement, and direct outreach to people who use drugs. Speakers will showcase community-driven care models and how they build connections beyond traditional settings, including mobile outreach vans that reach people living in encampments, overdose response teams that connect people to treatment, and naloxone distribution during the annual point-in-time survey of people experiencing homelessness. Spread the word and register today!
This Web Forum is sponsored by the National Overdose Prevention Network, and produced by Dialogue4Health, both programs of PHI Center for Health Leadership & Impact.
MODERATED BY
Mary Maddux-Gonzalez, MD, MPH
Impact Coach and Preparedness Consultant
California Overdose Prevention Network
PRESENTED BY
Reb Close, MD
President, Central Coast Overdose Prevention
Raymond Courtemanche
Interim Executive Director, Solano Recovery Project
Member, Drug Safe Solano
Ashleigh N. Herrera, PhD, MSW, LCSW
Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work
California State University, Bakersfield
Christina Kinnevey, MD
Assistant Professor, Touro University
Co-Chair, Drug Safe Solano Opioid Coalition
Dialogue4Health, a program of PHI Center for Health Leadership & Impact, is a community that conceives, builds, and shares strategies to improve the Public’s Health. We partner with local, national and global organizations to host Web Forums and share critical resources.
Webinar on Refugee Housing Support Program (RHSP)
This training will be facilitated by the RPB Training and Technical Assistance Unit (TTAU) and Housing Specialist and will cover key aspects of the program.
What: RHSP Webinar
When: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM (Pacific Time)
Where: Zoom Webinar
Registration is required, so please follow the link to REGISTER HERE. Upon successful registration for the webinar, you will receive a confirmation email containing login details. Also, more information, including the webinar agenda and an event reminder, will be shared in a follow-up email from RPB.
Find the Right Resource! Launching Support Guide’s Provider Directory
August 21 at 10:00 am
Find the Right Resource! Launching Support Guide’s Provider Directory
Register here
This session marks the launch of SupportGuide’s statewide Service Provider Directory. Built for and with agencies like yours, this tool makes it easy to find the providers you need, when you need them—whether you’re making referrals, managing outreach, or helping clients navigate local agencies. Learn more at the launch, sign up for a free account, and maintain your organization’s information.
Who should attend?
Direct service and program staff who connect clients to services and collaborate with local providers.
Managers and outreach/media teams who build partnerships and maintain your agency’s visibility and information.
What you’ll learn:
How to use the updated Resource Guide and Service Provider Directory
How to create an account and edit your organization’s profile
Join this session and take the first steps to ensure your organization is included and ready to connect with clients and providers across California. You’ll leave with clear next steps, live access, and a smarter way to get resources to clients
Webinar on Eating Disorder Awareness for School Providers
This webinar aims to empower school-based service providers to recognize and support students at risk of or experiencing eating disorders by focusing on increasing public literacy about eating disorders, dispelling myths, and engaging the community in prevention and early intervention efforts.
Register here.
Opportunity for Ukrainians to Learn How to Find a Job as a Babysitter
У наступний вівторок 22 липня з 10 до 11am відбудеться безкоштовний онлайн семінар про шляхи пошуку роботи з бебісіттінгу.
Можливо для ваших підлітків або дорослих, які хочуть знайти нові способи працевлаштування в цій сфері, воно буде корисно!
Семінар буде на двох мовах, нажаль українська не передбачається (можливо якщо набереться багато учасників).
Але якщо англійська ще не на рівні, ви можете використовувати ChatGPT для перекладу онлайн.
Будь ласка, напишіть мені в особисті якщо ви хочете приєднатись, я вишлю вам посилання
P/s: Розмовляючі з підлітками я часто чула, що вони розгублені в тому як саме вони можуть знайти роботу для заробітку кишенькових грошей тут. Можливо якщо не бебісіттінг, то інші сфери підробітку стануть для них більш зрозумілими!
Дорослі часто завантажені своїми задачами, щоб якісно супрводжувати підлітків і це зрозуміло.
Використайте цю можливість, щоб просто м'яко направити ваших підлітків на шляхи самостійного життя.
Finances, Health, US Laws and Culture Classes for Afghan Men
Join World Relief’s Finances, Health, US Laws and Culture Classes for Afghan Men. Online and in-person classes are both available from July 1 to September 18, 2025. Participants must attend the full length of the program. See flyers for more detailed information.
Asian Pacific Health Foundation: Free Health Clinic at Bayside
The Asian Pacific Health Foundation is hosting a FREE health clinic at Bayside Community Center (2202 Comstock Street) on Saturday, May 31, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Screenings for diabetes, hepatitis B and C, body mass index, cholesterol, vision health, and more! Contact info@aphfsd.org for more information.
Soccer Events and Camps for Ukrainian Youth
Refugee & Immigrant Transitions and Soccer Without Borders a series of professional soccer games, field trips, and soccer camps for Ukrainian youth and families from May through July. Check out the flyer in English and Ukrainian for event dates and registration details.
Introduction to Library Services at Oakland Public Library
Join IRC and Oakland Public Library for an Introduction to library services! The event is open to Afghan families living in Alameda County.
Date & Time: May 22, 11 am - 1pm
Location: Main library, 125 14th St, Oakland, CA 94612
Everyone Belongs Here Talk Series
Everyone Belongs Here (EBH) offers a regular series of educational sessions that provide practical tools, skills, and a welcoming space for dialogue—all in support of the health and well-being of our immigrant community.
Upcoming talks include:
May 15: Testifying in Court | hosted by HHRI | RSVP here
This is a session for clinicians who currently perform forensic medical and/or mental health evaluations for asylum seekersMay 22nd: Talking to Families about Deportation | hosted by AAP CA Chapter 1 - | RSVP here
May 29th: Family Preparedness Plans | hosted by AAP CA Chapter 1 | RSVP here
June TBD: Medical Documentation
Afghan Support Center Community Resource Fairs
The California State Refugee Coordinator invites you to the Afghan Support Center Community Resource Fairs in Sacramento, Oakland, and San Diego.
Connect with local refugee resettlement agencies, nonprofits, and service providers offering support with resettlement and integration. These free events are a great opportunity for Afghan community members to ask questions, get information, and access helpful resources—all in one place. Flyers with full event details are available in English, Pashto, and Dari.
📍 Oakland: English, Pashto, Dari
📍 Sacramento: English, Pashto, Dari
📍 San Diego: English, Pashto, Dari
Services and Resources Available at No Cost
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Medical Resources
Food Assistance
Adult Education
Mental Wellness Resources
ESL Resources
Social Security Administration
Immigration Legal Service Providers
Refugee Resettlement Agencies
Housing Assistance
Refugee Employment Services
County Public Benefits (CalWORKs, RCA, CalFresh, and Medical, etc)
Interpretation provided onsite in Dari and Pashto
Dedicated Prayer Area & Child Play Space
Free Parking

