Important Resources For All Immigrants

Please Note: All websites with a .org at the end are non-profit organizations and all websites with a .gov at the end are government websites.

U.S. Currency Education Program- The website offers free information about US currency. Review online at https://www.uscurrency.gov/ or https://www.usa.gov/currency.
Banking in the U.S. – Review information provided online using any of the links below.
Weather: – The U.S. has four seasons in most states. Learn more at https://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/aboutseasons.html or http://www.weather.gov/ or

U.S. Customs and Border Protection- This link will have information on the types of food you can bring to the US. Review online at https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/1272/~/food—general-food
For emergencies call 911.- Please educate yourself on when you can call 911. Misuse of 911 can lead to trouble with the law. Review online at https://www.911.gov/using911appropriately.html
Social Security Administration- You will need to apply for a social security number at the local social security administration. Review requirements online at https://www.ssa.gov/

Department of Motor Vehicles- Do a google search for your state using key words Department of Motor Vehicles or Department of Driver Services. Please note ALL department of driver services websites end with .GOV
Drivers Education- https://www.aceable.com/
Money and Credit- Educate yourself by reviewing important information about credit in the US provided by the Federal Trade Commission online. In addition to the Federal Trade Commission, the following links have important information various topics tied to finances. From Retirement planning, Life Insurance, Home Ownership etc. Educate yourself and make sound judgement.
Credit Reference Bureaus in Kenya.
Education Financial Aid- Below are valuable resources for financial aid.

World Evaluation Systems- provides credential evaluations for international students and immigrants planning to study or work in the U.S. and Canada
- https://www.wes.org/
For business ideas and resources on entrepreneurship access information online at https://www.uschamber.com/about-us/about-the-us-chamber
Reach out to community outreach programs like Catholic Charities for assistance. You can search for one close to your area by entering the zip code you live in. https://catholiccharitiesusa.org/find-help

Poison Control Help 1-800-222-1222 or http://www.aapcc.org/
National Domestic Violence Hotline- Get help for domestic abuse or to report domestic abuse- 1-800-799-7233. Or online at http://www.thehotline.org/
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 or online at https://www.rainn.org/
Federal and State Child Care Programs- 1-800-424-2246 or online at http://childcareaware.org/families/paying-for-child-care/federal-state-child-care-programs/
Child Care and Development Fund- This is a government funded program for low income families. Read about it and see if you qualify online at https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/615
Head Start Programs- Head Start programs promote school readiness of children ages birth to five from low-income families by supporting their development in a comprehensive way. Additional information can be found online at https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ohs
Department of Health and Human Services- Find information about services provided by the government for free or low cost online at https://www.hhs.gov/programs/index.html
Medicaid- Access information on applying for Medicaid online at https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/index.html National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics. – Find information on free and charitable clinics for yourself and/or your family online at https://www.hhs.gov/programs/index.html