SSFAC has developed seven specialized departments that serve the unique needs of the Arab immigrant community. Below is a description of each of these departments:
SSFAC Child and Family Welfare Services (Immigrants and Refugees Equal advancement program, previously known as Child and family welfare program)
Family Welfare Services Department serves families struggling to provide for their basic needs. Family Welfare Services apply when clients qualify for government aid & benefits. SSFAC’s advocates ensure needs are met by providing translation/interpretation through the governmental system and transportation to appointments.
SSFAC Translation /Interpretation Services
SSFAC provides document translation and verbal interpretation for Arab Immigrant & Refugee individuals and families. SSFAC provides transportation and verbal interpretation necessary for medical appointments as well.
SSFAC Employment & Training Services (Advance Program)
The SSFAC Employment & Training Services Department helps clients navigate the employment-seeking process. We assist clients with resume building and recruit local business owners to accept employment interviews. In addition, we connect clients to educational opportunities to gain skills and become more marketable.
SSFAC Health Services
SSFAC helps clients gain access to health care by collaborating with willing medical doctors and agencies in order to serve families in our community. SSFAC also provides clients with prescription discounts through our FreeRx program. SSFAC collaborates with Lucas County CareNet in providing free medical care for Arab Immigrant & Refugee families who do not qualify for Medicare/Medicaid, but are living below the poverty level.
SSFAC Emergency Resource Services
Many times immigrant families do not qualify for governmental aid. Often governmental aid also does not last for the entire month or include other basic needs. In these cases SSFAC collaborates with local agencies, churches and organizations that provide assistance to the community to give our clients access to those services
SSFAC Educational Services
SSFAC has two educational program: Financial Literacy Educational Program (FLEP) & Family Education Plan Program (FEP). Please click on SSFAC tab then on Educational programs to know more about these two programs.
United states citizenship and immigration services (USCIS) applications filing services (Ahlan Wa Sahlan) Program
Through our Ahlan Wa Sahlan Program, SSFAC assists its clients with their citizenship and immigration needs through filling and filing their applications with the USCIS in their path to citizenship.