Services for New Americans helps new neighbors from around the world to resettle and transition to new lives.
At Ascentria Care Alliance, we believe welcoming refugees and immigrants reaffirms our American values. To learn more about our services or get involved, contact:
MA: 774.243.3100 (Worcester),
413.562.6015 (West Springfield), and
NH: 603.224.8111 (Concord).
Ascentria Care Alliance is resettling refugee families throughout Western and Central Massachusetts, as well as the Concord, New Hampshire area. Your help is needed to ensure that they have the resources they need to access legal aid, housing, and living essentials.
Ascentria Care Alliance is committed to:
- providing the highest quality services throughout resettlement;
- fostering self-sufficiency of refugee and immigrant families;
- educating the community about the refugee and immigrant experience;
- partnering with volunteers and the community to support new neighbors;
- advocating for the rights, health and well-being of our new neighbors; and,
- collaborating with businesses to support local economic development.
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Education Services
Whether adult or school-aged, refugees and immigrants are eager to learn new things including the English language and how to navigate new systems. SNA provides educational services for adults and youth. Our English classes use a competency-based model; helping students achieve early self-sufficiency through community and societal orientation with an emphasis on job-related English instruction. Classes also help students learn cross-cultural perspectives in parenting and family life.
Massachusetts
Adults
- English language instruction;
- Adult basic education – literacy and math (Worcester only)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) (Westfield only);
- Cultural orientation classes;
- Computer literacy (Worcester only);
- Citizenship preparation;
- Distance learning opportunities;
- Driver’s education permit preparation (Worcester only).
Children
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) (Westfield only);
- School enrollment referral and registration;
- Educational support services;
- Referrals to community-based education services;
- Connect to summer education/recreation activities.
New Hampshire
Adults
- English language instruction (Concord only);
- Referrals to English language classes (Nashua, and Concord for advanced level students);
- Integrated education and training classes (vocational classes);
- Cultural orientation classes;
- Distance learning.
Children
- School enrollment referral and registration;
- Education support services;
- Referrals to community-based education services;
- Connect to summer education/recreation activities.