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Organizing Newcomer Orientation Programs 2007 OCASI Professional Development Conference October 17 to 19, 2007, Geneva Park Presenter: Agnes Manasan, BSW, RSW WELCOME WELCOME

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Organizing Newcomer Orientation Programs

2007 OCASI Professional Development ConferenceOctober 17 to 19, 2007, Geneva Park

Presenter: Agnes Manasan, BSW, RSW

WELCOME

WELCOME

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WORKSHOP OUTCOMES

At the end of the session, participants shall have been able to:Share each other’s experiences in organizing orientation sessions for newcomers. Learn organizational strategies used to plan and initiate successful newcomer orientation workshops for both adults and youth. Understand how relationships with government, agency staff and resources and volunteers lead to building partnerships, developing orientation services and expanding outreach. Explore non-traditional sources of funds for orientation sessions and other community development programs.

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Filipino Newcomers Orientation Program

Main Features to RememberProgramStructureTopics and topics selectionLogisticsAdditional support

Promotion and Outreach

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Filipino Newcomers Orientation

Program Description:Two-days workshop (1999 to 2002) evolved into a One-day workshop (2003 to present)Two separate workshops: for adults, and for teensMultiple topics: healthcare, education, job search, community programs, caregiver issues, access to trades and professions, Police services, immigration, Philippine government assistance to nationals, Managing change and transitions, criminal justice system, Workers Rights, others.Childcare providedLunch and snacks providedStore-front display of resource materials from various agenciesFree Legal Clinic for Live-in Caregivers provided

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Promotion and Outreach

Community mobilization/ developmentOrganize a phone brigade to telephone newcomers and old clientsSolicit assistance of former participants to invite newcomersNetwork with agencies and community associationsEncourage partners and co-sponsors to invite their members/clients

PublicityPrepare a distribution list of clients in the email address bookIssue a press release for local newspapers, radio and TVPrepare and distribute flyers, posters and other hand-outsAdvertise in settlement.org, agency websites, and others

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Non-traditional funding sources

Community-based groupsChurchesCorporate sponsorsPrivate individual donors

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Post-workshop activities

Follow-up / Keep in touch with newcomersMaintain an email distribution list of clientsOrganize a newcomers support networkInvite support network to help/volunteer in organizing future workshops

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Sample Adult Agenda

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Sample Teens Workshop

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Filipino Newcomers Orientation Program

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Filipino Newcomers Orientation Program

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Unique Attributes of a Successful Orientation Program

In first languageRelevant topics that address needs of newcomersInvolve whole family (adult workshop & Teen workshop)Speakers who offer follow-upAdditional services during workshopServe food that is familiarChild mindingUtilize volunteers /Community mobilizationWork with agency partnersFollow-up participants (support groups)

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