Refugee and Immigrant Support

A single location for newly-arrived Nebraska residents to find answers, guidance, and culturally-appropriate expertise for their needs.

Refugee and Immigrant Support Services

Lutheran Family Services provides a single location for newly-arrived foreign-born Nebraska residents to find answers, guidance and culturally-appropriate expertise for their needs. Wrap-around services include acculturation classes, employment preparation, immigration legal services and job search support, as well as direction for health, education and housing needs.

LFS has built a network of support services to help these new populations in Nebraska become self-sufficient and productive as quickly as possible.

Available Services

  • For Iraqi and Afghan nationals who worked for the U.S. as a translator or interpreter in Iraq and Afghanistan.

  • For victims of human trafficking, LFS provides case management and works with community partners to provide the necessities of life and trauma counseling.

  • The Refugee Food Access Site provides culturally appropriate emergency food and hygiene products to refugees in crisis.

    Food Access Site Needed Items.

    To make a donation, please call (402) 536-3500.