Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees
Overview
Are you a Ukrainian individual, or non-Ukrainian individual who last habitually resided in Ukraine, who has been granted humanitarian parole?
You may be eligible for federal “mainstream” (non-ORR funded) benefits, such as cash assistance through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), health insurance through Medicaid, and food assistance through Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). You may also be eligible for cash assistance, medical assistance, employment preparation, job placement, English language training, and other services offered through the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR).
Please note: Due to ORR funding restrictions, individuals arriving on or after October 1, 2024 are not eligible for this programming.
Request Services
CWS Greensboro is a Local Resettlement Agency authorized by the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) to accept applications from Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees for ORR benefits and services.
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ORR benefits and services are only available for a limited time. Contact our office to speak to a staff person and apply.
Welcoming Ukrainians
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Sponsorship
Partner with CWS to sponsor a family through the Uniting for Ukraine program and help displaced Ukrainians arrive safely to the United States.
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Give to CWS Greensboro to support our programs that welcome Ukrainians and refugees from around the world fleeing violence and persecution.
Employment
Become an employment partner with CWS to help arriving Ukrainians and refugees from around the world begin to rebuild their lives.
Benefits & Services
Initial ORR Benefits
Initial ORR Benefits (Up to 12 months from the date of eligibility)
Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA)
From their date of eligibility (May 21, 2022, or the date they received humanitarian parole, whichever is later), Ukrainian humanitarian parolees may receive up to 12 months of RCA to help meet their most basic needs, such as food, shelter, and transportation. RCA is linked to programming that provides family self-sufficiency planning and employment services to help clients assess their needs, plan how to meet these needs, and immediately find and maintain employment.
ORR Matching Grant (MG) Program
Some may participate in the MG Program, an early self-sufficiency initiative. Enrollment slots are limited in number and by location. The MG Program provides cash assistance, intensive case management, and employment services to help clients immediately find and maintain employment. The goal of the program is to assist clients to become economically self-sufficient within 240 days.
Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA)
From their date of eligibility (May 21, 2022, or the date they received humanitarian parole, whichever is later), Ukrainian humanitarian parolees may receive up to 12 months of RMA to cover their medical needs. RMA provides the same health insurance coverage as Medicaid.
Domestic Medical Screening
From their date of eligibility (May 21, 2022, or the date they received humanitarian parole, whichever is later), Ukrainian humanitarian parolees may be eligible for a domestic medical screening examination, also known as Refugee Medical Screening, funded by ORR. The screening supports client resettlement by identifying health conditions that threaten their well-being, providing vaccinations required for school and work, and referring them to primary care providers or specialists for ongoing health care. ORR recommends that medical screenings are completed soon after arrival in the U.S.
Services
Services (Up to the end of the individual’s parole term or until five years from the date of their humanitarian parole, whichever is sooner)
Employment Assistance: Refugee Support Services (RSS)
Ukrainian humanitarian parolees may be eligible to access RSS, which provides a wide range of services in support of employment and self-sufficiency: employability services; job training and preparation; assistance with job search, placement, and retention; English language training; childcare; transportation; translation and interpreter services; and case management.
Specialized Programs
Some clients may be eligible for specialized programs such as health services, technical assistance for small business start-ups, financial savings, youth mentoring, or other targeted support programs.
