New immigrants, changing communities : best practices for a better America / Elzbieta Gozdziak and Micah N. Bump.

This handbook provides a review of promising practices and strategies facilitating immigrant integration, especially in new settlement areas. The purpose of this handbook is to foster a constructive approach to newcomers and community change.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Goździak, Elżbieta M., 1954-
Other Authors: Bump, Micah N., 1978-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Lanham, Md. : Lexington Books, ©2008.
Series:Program in migration and refugee studies.
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Table of Contents:
  • Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Acknowledgments; Preface; 1 Immigrants in New Settlement Areas: A Portrait; 2 Integration Challenges in New Settlement Areas; 3 Communication Is Key: Enhancing English Language Proficiency of Adult Immigrants; 4 Addressing Economic Needs: Vocational Training, Re-Credentialing, and Micro-Enterprise; 5 Dreaming about Education: Enhancing Educational Opportunities for Immigrant Children; 6 Facilitating Immigrant Access to Culturally Sensitive and Linguistically Appropriate Health Care; 7 Creating Homeownership Opportunities for Immigrants
  • 8 Community Development9 Cultural and Religious Heritage Preservation; 10 Legal Assistance and Community Security; Conclusion; Appendix: Contacting the Promising Practices; About the Authors