Co-sponsor with Local Office

Groups within 100 miles of a CWS office have the opportunity to be a local co-sponsor. Co-sponsor groups work with agency staff to provide core services to refugee newcomers from a variety of countries. The newcomers are already in the refugee pipeline to the United States and are not specifically matched with co-sponsors until after they arrive. Co-sponsors provide important support for both newcomer clients and office caseworkers.

While the services expected from co-sponsor groups may vary based on the needs of the local office, co-sponsor groups provide eight or more of the following services (needs will vary by office):

  • Home evaluation and safety check
  • Airport pickup
  • Housing and personal safety orientation
  • Cultural orientation and assessment
  • Assisting clients with the following (as applicable):
    • Public benefits applications
    • Social Security card application
    • Selective Service application
    • School enrollment
    • Change of address forms
    • Medical appointments
    • English Language Learner (ELL) enrollment
    • Employment services enrollment
    • Transportation

Supporting Local Offices

If you are interested in co-sponsorship or in other ways to get involved with CWS's work, please fill out the form below and a CWS staff member will contact you with more information.

Can't Commit to Sponsorship?

Your local office may have volunteer roles on an as-needed basis. Email your local office using the map below.

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