1. Clinical Guidelines
These guidelines are intended for use by healthcare providers caring for recently arrived immigrant children in their practice. Please use it as a reference, not as a replacement of clinical judgment. Each child is unique and may have specific needs.
Other resources:
Alternative Medicine Resources
– National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
– Natural Medicines Database
– Infant Risk Center
CareRef is a tool that guides clinicians through conducting a routine post-arrival medical screening of a newly arrived refugee to the U.S.
AAP Immigrant Child Health Resources – resources for pediatricians and AAP Policy Statements on Immigrant Children.
4. Social Services
- 2-1-1 Help Center
Nationwide service to connect to community resources.
Locate local resources by entering zip code or city&state. - Office of Refugee Resettlement Call Center
For any unaccompanied minor (age <18yo when entered country without a legal guardian present, and apprehended at the border) HELPLINE 1 (800) 203-7001 | information@ORRNCC.com
Kentucky Refugee and Government Agencies
5. Immigration and Legal Services
6. Access to public benefits in Kentucky
7. Language services/Interpretation