This online self-directed course is for anyone who supports Unaccompanied Refugee Minors, including case managers, volunteers, foster parents, interpreters, healthcare providers, and educators. It is especially helpful for professionals who are new to working with Unaccompanied Refugee Minors and want to learn how to connect them with essential services to support their well-being and success.

After completing this course, you will be able to: 

  • Describe the Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program and explain the differences between youth in the URM Program and other newcomer youth
  • Identify the unique experiences and challenges faced by URMs, including their journeys to the US
  • Recognize key services that URM programming offers to support youth in the US, and explain the role of service providers in connecting them to community resources


Approximate time to complete: 90 mins

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Course Curriculum

    1. How to Navigate this Course

    2. Welcome to the Course

    1. Who are Youth in the Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program?

    2. URM Myth vs. Fact 1

    3. URMs' Journeys to the United States

    4. Staying Current with URM Programming

    5. What Makes Unaccompanied Refugee Minors Unique?

    6. Knowledge Check: Introduction to URMs

    7. Module 1 Objectives Check-In

    8. Module 1 Conclusion

    1. URM Programming and Services

    2. Core Services and Supports

    3. Myth vs. Fact 2

    4. Knowledge Check: Multiple Choice Case Scenario

    5. Module 2 Conclusion

    1. The URM Program in Practice

    2. Deeper Dive into URM Safe Housing and Placement Options

    3. Education Support and Preparation for Independence

    4. Knowledge Check: Case Scenario 1

    5. Supporting URMs: Everyone Has a Role

    6. Knowledge Check: Case Scenario 2

    7. Module 3 Objectives Check-In

    8. Module 3 Conclusion

    1. Course Conclusion

    2. Recommended Resources

    3. Course Satisfaction Survey

    4. Course Outro & Next Steps

About this course

  • Free
  • 27 lessons
  • 90 minutes of video content

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