Refugee School Impact Program
Helping refugee families prepare their young children for success in school and beyond.
Community-Minded
Refugee School Impact Program
Helping refugee families prepare their young children for success in school and beyond.
Support for the first steps at home, in school, and in a new community.
Our Early Refugee School Impact program helps refugee and immigrant families with young children take important steps toward school readiness. Children build early learning and social skills through engaging activities, while parents learn practical ways to support development at home.
How We Work Together
Through everyday activities and one-on-one guidance, families and staff work together to build routines, access resources, and prepare for what’s next.
Group-based early learning activities
Children and caregivers participate in fun, guided activities that support school readiness and social development.
Parent education and support
Families learn simple, practical ways to support their child’s growth and learning at home.
One-on-one family navigation
A trained Navigator helps each family understand their options and make a plan that fits their goals.
Preschool and child care enrollment help
Support with finding and enrolling in programs like ECEAP, Head Start, or licensed child care.
Developmental screenings (ASQ)
Tools that help families check on their child’s development and identify any areas needing extra support.
Referrals to other services
Connection to resources like housing, food, health care, English classes, and job support based on each family’s needs.
Powered by Partnership
Refugee School Impact is a collaboration between Community-Minded Enterprises and trusted local partners World Relief, Spokane Slavic Association, and Thrive International.
These partnerships help ensure families are met with language support, cultural understanding, and community connection from the start.
How to Get Started
If you are interested in our Refugee School Impact Program, Join one of our community partners for a Play and Learn Session!
World Relief
Thursdays
12–1:30 PM at GoGo Heights
7024 N Colton St
Thrive International
Fridays
10 AM – 12 PM at THRIVE
110 E 4th Ave
Spokane Slavic Association
Every Other Saturday
10 AM – 1:00 PM at Roller Valley Skate Center
9415 E 4th Ave, Spokane Valley
Who can join the program?
Families with children ages 0–5 who have been in the U.S. for less than five years and meet eligibility through the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). This includes Afghan and Ukrainian humanitarian parolees, SIV holders, asylees, Cuban-Haitian entrants, certified victims of trafficking, and others
Is the program free?
Yes. All services through Refugee Family Services are free for eligible families.
Do I need to speak English?
No. We work with interpreters and community partners to make sure language is not a barrier. Many of our team members speak Russian, Ukrainian, Dari, Pashto, Arabic, and other languages.
What happens after I join?
You’ll meet with a Navigator who will learn about your child’s needs and help you take the next steps. This might include preschool or child care enrollment, developmental screenings, or other services based on your goals.
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Refugee School Impact Program?
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