Empower Lives by Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Health

Welcome to Sehat Initiative's portal to apply to the RFA for Refugee School Impact Support to Schools — ARSI–S2S and URSI 

About Us

Sehat Initiative, a program of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Public Health Institute, is a welcoming space for immigrants and refugees, their service providers, and advocates, who together navigate the intricate path to overall well-being in the United States. We partner with local education agencies (LEAs) and community-based organizations (CBOs) to support much-needed services for newly arrived refugee children, youth, and families from Afghanistan and Ukraine. Such support may encompass meeting basic needs or fostering community connections that value family engagement and empowerment alongside youth development. 

About the Request for Application 

Public Health Institute (PHI), in partnership with the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Office of Immigrant Youth (OIY) is seeking applications from potential grantee Local Education (LEAs) Organizations and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) with the experience and expertise to serve Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)-eligible Afghan and Ukrainian refugee communities with a focus on supporting school-aged children and youth. The Afghan Refugee School Impact–Support to Schools (ARSI–S2S) and Ukrainian Refugee School Impact (URSI) programs aim to build capacity in California to support the academic performance of young Afghan and Ukrainian newcomers and the successful integration of these children, youth, and their families into their communities.

Begin your application to Refugee School Impact Support to Schools — ARSI–S2S and URSI by registering here.