The
AMLN Family Services (AMLN) is an Arabic-speaking
and culturally sensitive organization in Astoria, Queens to target
the needs of the underserved Arab immigrant community. We aim to
empower the Arab communities in the United States through legal
and social services, leadership development and immigrant education
programs, and to raise awareness of the common values and aspirations
that young Arab immigrants share with their peers in the United
States.
With
the collaboration with our partners, the AMLN’s wide range
of social services, offered to the underserved Arab American community
primarily to women and children focus on the well being of the Arab
American children and families strive to support and strengthen
family’s ties and prepare families to fulfill their American
dream and help them to be an active part in the American society.
The
AMLN addresses the numerous social and economic challenges faced
by the growing population of Arab immigrants. AMLN operates a youth
program, scholarship for Arab
American students, a legal service
and referral program, a women empowerment program, Higher education
program and a language program including ESL for adults. AMLN also
provides auxiliary support services including benefit enrollment
assistance, translation, and cultural sensitivity training.
The
AMLN Family services program is designed to improve the well being
of children and families in the child welfare system and reduce
the use of foster care in the community. AMLN is looking to working
with your organization to identify families at particular risk of
out-home-placement who could greatly benefit from preventive services.
Information-referral
services: AMLN provides information about and referrals
to residential, health, and legal services. AMLN has formed important
partnerships with the Legal Aid Society, Sanctuary for Families,
Queens Legal Services, to name a few. AMLN will also network with
other service providers for services not available at the center.
Advocacy:
The AMLN provides extensive advocacy services to its clients, coordinating
with domestic violence units at police precincts to initiate Orders
of Protection, working with shelters to secure safe or emergency
housing, and helping clients access benefits, such as healthcare.
Because of the language barrier, clients often need escort and translation/interpretation
services at court hearings and city agencies.
Legal
Assistance:
AMLN will hold legal clinics, in partnership with Legal Aid Society
and Sanctuary for Families, to educate Arab immigrants and families
of their legal rights, to obtain free legal counseling and advice
on immigration and family law matters, and in some cases, pro bono
representation.
Outreach:
AMLN will launch a community-based public education campaign to
draw attention to current issues concerning the community.
