Preparing for Arrivals
How to set yourself, and the newcomer you are sponsoring, up for success.
This is a life-changing moment for you and the newcomer you've agreed to sponsor. Find practical guides to help you prepare for their arrival, and information about connecting with state and local services for support.
Arrivals Guides and Toolkits
Checklists and best practices for helping newcomers feel at home in their new community.
Pre-Arrival Checklist
Complete list with a timeline of key services and suggested activities for sponsors during the initial period of a newcomer’s stay in the United States.
Learn moreTips for Securing Housing
Newcomers will need to find a place to stay. Learn about best practices for sponsors to find and secure housing for newcomers.
DownloadFundraising Tips and Tools
Newcomers may need initial financial support to get on their feet. Read tips for how to raise funds to support newcomers as they integrate into their new community.
DownloadHow to Start a Sponsor Group
With this toolkit, you’ll discover how to identify and recruit members of your community and networks to form a group to welcome a newcomer.
DownloadHome Supply Checklist
Help make a house a home! Review a list of household supplies to help prepare a home for newcomers.
DownloadCost of Sponsorship
Watch this 2-minute video of Kelly, an experienced Welcome.US sponsor, sharing her experience about the costs associated with sponsoring someone seeking safety.
Watch nowFAQS: Download these in-depth resources for help preparing for arrivals, and more.
Connecting to State and Local Services
Find out about services that may be available to support sponsors and newcomers in your city or state.
Local and State Services for Cubans, Haitians, and Ukrainians
Guidance for connecting to local and state services for Ukrainians who arrived before October 1, 2023, Cubans and Haitians.
Learn moreLocal and State Services for Nicaraguans and Venezuelans
Guidance for connecting to local and state services for Nicaraguans and Venezuelans.
Learn moreGuides to Resources Available in Several U.S. Cities
These metro-specific toolkits will help sponsors and newcomers navigate local services, benefits, utilities, education, English classes, and more in a number of U.S. cities.
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BE A WELCOMER
Discover how rewarding it can be to welcome newcomers into your community.
