Programs

Family and Youth Supportive Program

English language proficiency continues to be a key contributor to economic success and integration in the U.S., impacting access to resources, well-paying jobs, educational opportunities, self-sufficiency, physical and mental health, and civic engagement.

NAAPR’s Family and Youth Supportive Services Program provides community-driven services that are responsive to the complex needs of our refugee and immigrant community members.Read More

Policy Advocacy

Advocacy is central to our mission, as policy change and community-driven research are essential for creating nuanced and targeted services that address the needs of refugees and immigrants. We work across diverse refugee and immigrant communities to develop influential leaders in a cohort of refugee and immigrant policy advocates, uniting communities to influence the policies impacting their lives. NAAPR collaborates with our community members to build their advocacy, leadership, and civic engagement skills while supporting them in identifying and addressing economic, social, health, and educational disparities affecting them and their communities

Participatory Action Research

Research can play an essential role in the policy process. It adds to the existing knowledge about a particular problem, creates new information about emerging issues, and offers solutions to the identified problems.

NAAPR engages in local and national Participatory Action Research, needs assessments, focus groups, and survey assistance. By conducting new research and utilizing existing research on refugees and immigrants, we aim to support policy advocacy, educate the public, Read More

Licensed Behavioral Health Program

Positive mental health outcomes of refugees resettled in the U.S. cannot be fully addressed without recognizing the traumas they endured as they fled their homelands, affecting their psychological and physical health. NAAPR provides integrated care to refugees and immigrants in King County. The program offers a comprehensive continuum of services, including trauma-informed care by professionals experienced in working with refugee and immigrant populations. NAAPR’s licensed Behavioral Health program aims to provide our families with a safe space and culture-affirming environment.
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Community Health and Well-being

Refugee and immigrant families are disproportionately exposed to environmental toxins and suffer from poor social determinants of health. They are often housed in older, substandard buildings with hazards such as pests, inadequate ventilation, and lead paint, contributing to high rates of asthma and other health issues.

Our strategies include: