Services for Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees
90-Day Assistance Program
Immigrant and Refugee Community Services
Through a new 90-day program from the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement, Ukrainians who were granted humanitarian parole (UPH) upon entry to the United States after February 24, 2022 are eligible for services and assistance through organizations like Lutheran Services in Iowa.
We can connect Ukrainians to
LSI Services including:
- Initial assessment of needs and home visit
- Emergency housing support (if necessary)
- Work authorization application support (EAD)
- Public benefits assistance – Food stamps, Medicaid, Social Security, etc.
- Medical screening and appointment coordination
- School enrollment
- Employment Program referrals
- Cultural orientation
- Mental health support and referrals
- Legal assistance referrals
LSI also coordinates the following services for qualified candidates:
- Extended case management
- English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
- Employment services
- Connections with food pantries
- Senior Farmer’s’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
- Garden plots for summer fresh produce
- Supplemental nutrition programs for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
- Match and Save – a program to help buy a car or other investment
- Public transportation training/education
- Child Care provider training
LSI UKRAINIAN SERVICEs Resources
Please download and share these posters and flyers about free services LSI offers for Ukrainians fleeing the war.
The posters are letter-sized and offer a brief overview. The flyers offer more detailed descriptions of services in each language.
Get Started
Illia Yamchuk
Caseworker
immigrantresources@lsiowa.org | 515-520-3803
Walk-ins are also available in case of emergency. An interpreter is typically available in person.
LSI’s Ukrainian support staff are located in Des Moines, but they are able to travel or provide services remotely via phone or Zoom.
Get Connected
If you are a Ukrainian granted humanitarian parole and are eligible for services, please submit your contact information and our LSI Ukrainian Outreach team will connect with you.