Bill > A00069

This bill directs the New York State Department of Social Services to establish a refugee resettlement program. The program aims to help refugees achieve economic and social self-sufficiency, assist victims of human trafficking, and ensure proper foster care for unaccompanied refugee minors. The program may be funded by federal, state, or local government, and will partner with public and private entities to provide various services, such as civic and social engagement, employment and training, English language instruction, medical assistance, and support services for specific refugee populations. The bill affirms New York's commitment to refugee resettlement through the United States Refugee Admissions Program.