Welcoming Refugees & Immigrants

Housing, job training, advocacy, language skills and citizenship

Overview Helping refugees and immigrants find peace, safety, friendship and independence.

From the Italian and Polish neighborhoods of the past to the Afghan, Burmese, Congolese & Ukrainian communities of today, Rochester has been enriched by those who add their music, art, food, and tradition to our community mosaic.

Support to Rochester’s immigrant community has been a cornerstone of Catholic Family Center’s work since its founding in 1917. Over the past 35 years, more than 15,000 refugees have resettled to Rochester, NY with the help of Catholic Family Center and our many partners.

Immigration Services Empowering new Americans

We assist Immigrants and Refugees to obtain lawful status in the US, reunite families, and promote the benefits of Naturalization. Our Immigration team includes staff who are authorized by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS).

Immigration Services

Refugee Resettle­ment Helping newly-arrived refugees achieve success, self-sufficiency and integration in our community

For some refugees there is hope. Our Refugee Resettlement programs offer a broad set of services that help refugees make the most of the fresh opportunities open to them in the Rochester community who for more than 100 years have welcomed them with open arms.

Learn More About Our Refugee Resettlement Services

SeeTheirStories Some came alone. Some escaped with their families. All dreamed of living in peace.

CFC introduced the “See Their Stories” video story collection to promote dialogue and a clearer understanding of the refugee story. These stories have been viewed and shared across the United States and, in fact, all over the world! We invite you to encounter these stories of struggle, courage and hope.

Visit SeeTheirStories.org

Employment Skills The dignity that work can bring - to everyone

Comprised of the following programs:

Language Services Giving voice to the needs of our clients

CFC Language Services offers interpreting and translating services, helping organizations communicate with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) clients and deliver services in a way that is culturally and linguistically sensitive and in compliance with Section 601 of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. Section 200d et. seq.

Learn More About Language Services

Who is CFC

A quick overview of Catholic Family Center

500+
Employees & Volunteers
14+
Languages Available
19
Locations
1
Mission
Providing the most vulnerable with hope