Afghan arrivals pose new challenges for resettlement agencies

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

60% : Hendrickson said the IRC provides that assistance for several months, and at the six-month mark, refugees become eligible for social services, like SNAP benefits and Medicaid.
54% : Their arrival poses challenges for resettlement, including uncertainty surrounding the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) process, a short supply of affordable permanent housing, and high demand for social services.

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