New American Services
 New American Services assists refugees during their initial adjustment and provides ongoing support in helping individuals and families adapt to a new culture, obtain citizenship, and build a connection to the Boston community. |
Our Programs Include
Refugee Resettlement Program
Offers assistance to new immigrants with social, educational, vocational, medical, and economic needs. The program is ongoing in our Waltham office and in Lynn.
Citizenship Assistance and Education Program
- Assists in the naturalization process, starting with Green Card processing.
- Provides classes in:
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Interview Preparation Classes, including US history, civics, and government structure.
First Friends
Matches volunteers to families recently arrived from the Former Soviet Union.
Russian Community Services
- Provides information and referral services to the Russian-speaking community of Greater Boston.
- Offers support and assistance to New American single-parent families.
- Offers case management, information, and referral services to elderly new Americans.
Boston-Haifa Teen Connection
Offers "Putting Israel on the Map" program, bringing together Russian-speaking teens from Haifa and Boston.
For more information, call 781-647-JFCS (5327) or email your questions via our contact us page.