It assists with the initial needs and issues of refugees with the goal of early self-sufficiency. LSS only gives assistance to those who are actually granted refugee status by the US government. Funding is from US government and private grants. Background Kosovar Refugees are the target population. They are the most recent arrivals and are the ones who need most attention.
Mental health is beyond the group s capacity.
Refugees have access to free health care but not to dental care. Oral hygiene will help to prevent dental problems. First and second hand smoking are not a perceived issue for them, although it is a common problem for many refugees. An educational campaign concerning oral hygiene and second hand smoke will benefit the Kosovars and future refugee groups as well. The Kosovar refugees we have met came to the United States after living in small refugee camps in Macedonia.