To accomplish the above, Louisville Metro Government has an Immigrant Human Services Task Force with the following Goal:

Human Service agencies, organizations and personnel who work with immigrants and refugees will be a resource to each other in a way that leads to action.

Share information through any means available

• Electronic Calendar
• Section in Communiqué
• List serve or e-mail

Provide Training

• Brown Bag
• Training Institute
• Provide information through Metro Government and other Distribution Lists

Develop Resources

• Write Grants
• Share data
• Dedicate staff and other in-kind resources
• Collaborate with other agencies doing like work.

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Includes representatives of agencies or organizations that provide services to immigrants and refugees geared toward the goals of self sufficiency and family stability.


Government

1. International Affairs
2. Human Services
3. Police

Health

1. Health Department
2. Family Health Centers

Education

1. University of Louisville
2. JCPS English as a Second Language
3. JCPS Family Resource Youth Service Center

Refugee Resettlement Agencies:

1. Catholic Charities
2. Kentucky Refugee Ministries
3. Jewish Family and Vocational Services

Multi National Community Centers

1. Americana
2. Arcadia
3. Other

Mental Health

1. Seven Counties Services
2. Family and Children First
3. Other Private Practitioners

Non-Profit agencies

1. Center for Women and Families
2. Others as identified

Individuals who are from different countries and cultures, either representing the above agencies/organizations or as private citizens with expertise or special interest in Human Service issues.