Purpose

Economic self-sufficiency is the priority of U.S. refugee resettlement policy, and opportunities for economic integration are shaped by social service contexts. While reception and placement services are typically provided for 3–8 months, extended case management (ECM) involves 2 years of services. This study examines associations between economic integration outcomes—employment, income source, income, and employment satisfaction—and exposure to ECM.

Method

We compare 243 resettled refugees, including those resettled in Salt Lake City, Utah who received ECM and those resettled in Tucson, Arizona without ECM.

Results

Participants at both sites experienced increased employment and income over time. Participants in Salt Lake City initially experienced higher rates of employment, income, and employment satisfaction than those in Tucson. Employment satisfaction increased more rapidly in Salt Lake City. Being female and older age were also associated with poorer outcomes.

Discussion

Findings point to the benefits of ECM services in promoting economic integration.

中文翻译：

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在美国重新安置的难民中扩展案件管理服务

目的

经济自给自足是美国难民安置政策的优先事项，经济融合的机会由社会服务环境决定。虽然接待和安置服务通常提供 3-8 个月，但扩展案例管理 (ECM) 涉及 2 年的服务。本研究考察了经济一体化成果（就业、收入来源、收入和就业满意度）与 ECM 接触之间的关联。

方法

我们比较了 243 名重新安置的难民，包括那些在犹他州盐湖城接受 ECM 安置的难民和那些在亚利桑那州图森没有接受 ECM 安置的难民。

结果

随着时间的推移，两个地点的参与者都经历了增加的就业和收入。盐湖城的参与者最初的就业率、收入和就业满意度高于图森的参与者。盐湖城的就业满意度增长更快。女性和年龄较大也与较差的结果有关。

讨论

调查结果指出了 ECM 服务在促进经济一体化方面的好处。