Belonging With Us: Understanding the Refugee Journey in KC

In observation of Welcoming America Week, CCIR is sponsoring this presentation designed to enhance understanding of U.S. policies and procedures that impact refugee arrivals to the United States, as well as Afghan Special Immigrant Visa recipients.

Our keynote speaker is Kristen Aster of the International Rescue Committee (IRC). Kristen Aster is the Resettlement, Asylum, and Integration (RAI) headquarters Director for Client and Community Engagement, supporting more than 26 IRC offices across the United States and Europe.

A panel discussion will provide insights as to how the required Core Resettlement and Placement services are delivered in the Kansas City metro. Presenters include representatives from the three local resettlement agencies: Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas Della Lamb Community Services Jewish Vocational Services