Orientation for Sponsors and Supporters of New Arrivals – Virtual Session

Orientation on Benefits & Services Available to Humanitarian Parolees & Refugees

The California Department of Public Health is pleased to announce a virtual orientation for sponsors of refugees under the Welcome Corps Program and supporters of humanitarian parolees from Afghanistan, Ukraine, Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. Parolees, refugees, and service providers are also welcome to attend.

This orientation focuses on California benefits and services. However, some information applies to persons with humanitarian parolee and refugee status throughout the U.S.A. This session covers:

Public Benefits
Medi-Cal
Medical Screening & Vaccine Attestation Requirements for Humanitarian Parolees
Refugee Health Assessment Program
Obtaining important legal documents
Employment and other resources such education, housing, and legal.
This monthly orientation is conducted in English. Please have an interpreter or someone to assist you as needed.

To register, aim your mobile camera on this QR Code. Then click “open” in your browser link: https://forms.office.com/g/MRfBY5Ea0N