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RESOURCES

Community Studies

FIRN commissions and oversees studies addressing circumstances regarding the foreign-born in Howard County. Two examples of these follow.

Howard County's Foreign-born Community: Dimensions, Growth and Implications (October 2005) is a study conducted by the Association for the Study and Development of Community for FIRN, Inc. and the Howard County Department of Citizen Services. The Foreign-born population in the County has grown significantly in the years since 2000. The top five foreign languages spoke are Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Urdu, and Vietnamese. However many others are also spoken, including in the school system. Eleven key findings are given. By examining demographic characteristics of Howard County's growing foreign-born population, the distinctions among foreign-born groups, and their service needs, the study has focused the attention of many service providers on the needs of the foreign-born.

The Connecting Across Cultures: Improving Access to Health and Human Services for the Foreign Born in Howard County, Maryland (August 2002) documents the barriers to health and wellness; identifies client drawbacks; and lists five major recommendations. The study was conducted by Dawn Fisk Thomsen and Marjory Bancroft.

 

Local Resources for Immigrants

There are several private non-profit associations in Howard County whose mission is to help particular foreign-born groups. In addition, the Howard County School System has many resources which are helpful.

Organizations

Howard County Public School System

    International Student and Family Services
    Bilingual Community Liaisons
    International Call Center - Spanish: 410-313-1591; Korean: 410-313-1592
    Parent and Child ESOL
    International Parent Leadership Program 410-313-6667
    Educational Forums 410-313-6667


State and National Resources for Immigrants

 

Immigration Policy Resources