TRAINING LIBRARY
MONTHLY WEBINARS
Addressing the Mental Health of Refugee Youth & Children, Part III: Supporting Newcomer Children & Youth Experiencing Suicidal Ideation and Self-Harm
JULY, 2026
Centering Youth Voice: Engaging and Including Newcomer Youth in Programs and Services
JUNE, 2026
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
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 SERIES
Best Practices for Working with Refugee and Newcomer Children and Youth
1. Introduction to Refugee and Newcomer Children and 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: 60 minutes
2. Applying Trauma-Informed Care with Refugee Children, Youth, and Families
This E-Learning module provides a foundation understanding of trauma and trauma-informed care when working with refugee and newcomer children and youth. Participants will learn:
- The fundamentals of trauma and ways trauma may present in refugee and newcomer children and youth
- Signs and symptoms of trauma in children and youth of varying ages
- How to apply trauma-informed approaches to your work with refugee and newcomer children and youth
- Important considerations when working with refugee and newcomer children and youth, such as cultural, historical, and identity issues
- How to practice self-care as a provider and about secondary traumatic stress
Estimated time to complete: 60 minutes
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