Migrant Project (855) 947-2529 (Madison) www.legalaction.org Helps migrant, seasonal farm- workers or dairy workers with civil legal problems, through Legal Action of Wisconsin. New Beginnings for Refugees (715) 301-9719 www.newbeginningswi.org Assists in resettlement of refu- gees by providing transportation, material goods, and community education. Refugee Cash Assistance (855) 733-1311 RCA is a starting place for new refugees who are not eligible for W-2, SSI or Match Grant. For refugees who enroll in an em- ployment program at The Job Center, assistance is available for the first eight months they are in the country. Refugee Resettlement (715) 907-7084 https://www.ecdcwausau.org/ Serves all refugees in their new community by assisting with finding housing, employment, and referral to public services, through the Ethiopian Communi- ty Development Center (ECDC). Southeast Asian Program (SEAP) (715) 842-5663 (Office) (715) 842-7323 (24 Hour Sup- port Line) (888) 665-1234 (Toll Free) www.womenscommunity.org Specialized services to South- east Asian victims of sexual and domestic abuse, labor and sex trafficking victims, offered through The Women’s Commu- nity.
U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services formerly Immigration & Naturalization Service-(INS) (800) 375-5283 www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis Provides information and assis- tance with immigration services, establishing residency and the process to become a citizen, and obtaining a Green Card which is required for alien residents to work in the United States. IN-HOME CARE & RESPITE Aspirus at Home Provides short-term skilled home care services that allow a person to remain at home. Compassus Home Health (800) 397-0270 www.compassus.com State-licensed home health and personal care agency. Provides nursing, home health aide, and therapy services. Faith in Action-Marathon County (715) 848-8783 www.faithinactionmarathoncoun- ty.org Volunteer help for the elderly whose needs are not current- ly being met by, or who do not qualify for, existing services. Services offered include food pantry delivery, transportation for appointments, and friendly visiting. (715) 847-2600 www.aspirus.org
Personal Assistant Services (715) 344-4210 (Stevens Point) https://milc-inc.org/ Offers in-home services, ranging from personal needs to simple household tasks, for people with a disability, through Midstate Independent Living Choices. Tyler's Home for Kids (715) 847-1175 https://www.oppincwi.org/chil- dren/ State-licensed group foster care home offers respite services on a 24-hour basis for families of chil- dren with special needs, through Opportunity, Inc. Universal Home Health Care State-licensed in-home personal care agency providing services for individuals who are physically and cognitively challenged. JAIL TRANSITION The Open Door (715) 848-4044 www.opendoorofmarathoncoun- ty.com Volunteers provide support for inmates upon release from jail or prison, including clothing and footwear, toiletries, life skills (715) 298-9307 www.uhhci.com training, and job readiness train- ing at Saint Paul’s Community Center in Wausau.
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