Refugees overcome tremendous challenges before resettling in the United States: fleeing their home country due to war or fear of persecution, being separated from or losing family members, witnessing violence, and waiting, usually for years, in refugee camps. If they are lucky enough to be resettled, refugee parents often face difficulties in their roles as parents in a new country. Their identity as parents may not have the same clarity it did. This article discusses how service providers can help, if they understand the concerns of refugee parents.
