TRAINING LIBRARY
MONTHLY WEBINARS
Supporting Refugee & Newcomer Youth Through Uncertainty: Navigating Loss, Separation, & Fear
MAY, 2026
Bridging the Gap: Increasing Collaboration between Resettlement Providers, Child Welfare, & Schools to Meet the Needs of Newcomer Youth
APRIL, 2026
Identifying, Assessing, and Responding to Trafficking Concerns Involving Refugee Children & Youth
MARCH, 2026
Addressing the Mental Health of Refugee Children, Part II: Facilitating Effective Conversations with Youth and Families
FEBRUARY, 2026
Building Successful Futures: Empowering Newcomer Adolescents & Emerging Adults
JANUARY, 2026
Preventing & Responding to Placement Breakdowns Involving Newcomer Children & Youth
DECEMBER, 2025
From Arriving to Thriving: Supporting Refugee Youth Success in School
NOVEMBER, 2025
Addressing the Mental Health of Refugee Children & Youth, Part I: Practical Strategies for Trauma-Informed, Culturally Responsive Support
OCTOBER, 2025
Engaging with Refugee Youth & Fostering Resilience in Different Stages of Development
SEPTEMBER, 2025
Understanding Child & Adolescent Development & the Impact of Resettlement on Refugee Youth
AUGUST, 2025
E-LEARNING COURSES
Best Practices for Working with Refugee and Newcomer Youth
Part I – Introduction to Refugee and Newcomer Youth
This E-Learning module provides a foundational understanding of refugee and newcomer youth. Participants will learn:
- Who refugee and newcomer youth are
- The factors that contribute to forced displacement of youth
- The impact of the triple-trauma paradigm on youth
- Insight into the realities of resettlement in the U.S.
- Common strengths and protective factors that newcomer youth bring to their communities
Estimated time to complete: 30-40 minutes
Part II – Coming Soon
Part III – Coming Soon
COMING SOON!
ADDITIONAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Introduction to Refugee & Newcomer Youth
This recorded training provides an overview of refugee and newcomer youth, including their backgrounds, experiences, strengths, and common challenges.
In this training participants will:
- Understand who refugee and newcomer youth are and the pathways through which they come to the United States
- Recognize common trauma, experiences, and stressors newcomer youth may face before and after resettling in the U.S.
- Identify trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches to best support newcomer youth
Best Practices for Mentoring Newcomer Youth
This recorded training prepares mentors to support newcomer and refugee youth using culturally responsive, trauma-informed approaches while maintaining healthy boundaries.
In this training participants will:
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a mentor working with refugee and newcomer youth
- Incorporate trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice in mentorship
- Set healthy boundaries with refugee and newcomer youth and families
- Recognize signs of burnout and identify self-care strategies to support
COMING SOON!