2014 Annual Survey - Immigration and Refugee Services
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394,724 total immigration and refugee client services provided by 126 agencies in 48 states. 325,679 immigration services provided by 73 agencies ranging from legal assistance to community outreach. 69,045 refugees served by 82 agencies including initial and post-resettle- ment aid. 17,424 refugees achieved self-sufficiency through Catholic Charities services last year. 40,635 immigrants assisted with family visa, citizenship and DACA ap- plications, providing the opportunity for stability, reunification and permanency. Catholic Charities agencies across the country have been providing services to immigrants and refugees for more than 100 years. Through our work with these vul- nerable populations, we are familiar with the economic and political forces that cause people to seek a better life in this country. Catholic Charities strives to support these populations by offering a variety of services rang- ing from translations to employment training. OVERVIEW The mission of Catholic Charities USA is to exercise leadership in assisting its membership, particularly the diocesan Catholic Charities agencies and affiliate members, in their mission of service, advocacy and convening. WHY OUR NETWORK SERVES HOW OUR NETWORK SERVES 69,909 refugees sought initial asylum in the U.S. in 2013. 443,952 youth submitted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) applications in 2013. 4.2 million blacklogged visas intended to reunite families. Sources: Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State. WHO OUR NETWORK SERVES The information provided in this report comes from the Catholic Charities USA 2014 Annual Survey. In 2014, 150 of 177 Catholic Charities agencies and affiliates responded to the survey. The survey is conducted and com- piled by researchers at the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate at Georgetown University. Full citations for national statistics available upon request; please contact [email protected]. Reflects clients for whom age is identified. 20% CHILDREN 6% SENIORS 74% ADULTS 2014 CATHOLIC CHARITIES ANNUAL SURVEY IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE SERVICES
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2014 Annual Survey: Overview of services provided to immigrants and refugees by the Catholic Charities USA network
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394,724 total immigration and refugee client services provided by 126 agencies in 48 states.
325,679
immigration services provided by 73 agencies ranging from legal assistance to community outreach.
69,045
refugees served by 82 agencies including initial and post-resettle-ment aid. 17,424 refugees achieved self-sufficiency through Catholic Charities services last year.
40,635 immigrants assisted with family visa, citizenship and DACA ap-plications, providing the opportunity for stability, reunification and permanency.
Catholic Charities agencies across the country have been providing services to immigrants and refugees for more than 100 years. Through our work with these vul-nerable populations, we are familiar with the economic and political forces that cause people to seek a better life in this country. Catholic Charities strives to support these populations by offering a variety of services rang-ing from translations to employment training.
OVERVIEW
The mission of Catholic Charities USA is to exercise leadership in assisting its membership, particularly the diocesan Catholic Charities
agencies and affiliate members, in their mission of service, advocacy and convening.
WHY OUR NETWORK SERVES
HOW OUR NETWORK SERVES
69,909 refugees sought initial asylum in the U.S. in 2013.
443,952 youth submitted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) applications in 2013.
4.2 million blacklogged visas intended to reunite families. Sources: Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State.
WHO OUR NETWORK SERVES
The information provided in this report comes from the Catholic Charities
USA 2014 Annual Survey. In 2014, 150 of 177 Catholic Charities agencies
and affiliates responded to the survey. The survey is conducted and com-
piled by researchers at the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate at
Georgetown University. Full citations for national statistics available upon
request; please contact [email protected] clients for whom age is identified.
20% CHILDREN
6% SENIORS
74% ADULTS
2014 CATHOLIC CHARITIES ANNUAL SURVEY
IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE SERVICES
IMMIGRATION SERVICES
2050 Ballenger Avenue, Suite 400 • Alexandria, VA 22314
703.549.1390 • www.CatholicCharitiesUSA.org
IMMIGRATION & REFUGEE OUTCOMES
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
2014ANNUAL SURVEYIMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE SERVICES
The majority of Catholic Charities immigration services assist with applications and legal proceedings. Additional immigration services include application free aid, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and community organizing.
REFUGEE SERVICES
While 66 Catholic Charities agencies assist refugees with initial resettlement services, 78 have post-resettlement programs including legal assistance and skills training. dditional refugee services helping families integrate after resettle-ment include cultural orientation, financial education and assistance, housing assistance, independent living skills development and family programming.
Number of Agencies Providing Specific Immigration Services
Number of Agencies Providing Specific Refugee Services
Citizenship Applications
Interpreter Services
Screening Assessment/Counseling
Job Placement
Family Visa Petitions
Employment Training
Legal Representation
Outreach
DACA Applications
Counseling
Community Outreach Presentations
English as a Second Language
Other
Legal Services
Matched Savings Program
Other
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62
100
58
100
53
73
51
72
47
68
46
74
4510
48
49 agencies experienced surplus community need and maintained waiting lists for immigration services.
30,375 people educated through community outreach presentations.
In 2014, Catholic Charities agencies also served:
6,877 immigrants took the oath of citizenship in 2014 through the assistance of Catholic Charities.
2,384 migrant workers
17,424 refugees served by Catholic Charities agencies achieved self-sufficiency as measured by stable lodging and employment.
192,393 undocumented persons
In 2014, 48 agencies partnered with more than 438 parishes and congrega-tions to sponsor refugees.
