Northwest Refugee and Immigrant Services strives to create an environment conducive to refugees acquiring the skills necessary to adapt to life in State of Washington. We provide assistance and access to services that promote independence, education and employment. This includes language instruction, social, legal and housing services. We provide cultural orientation for refugees, educating them about U.S. laws and customs, and provide parental assistance with early child education techniques to better prepare their children for their public school years. We assist young people in the prevention of alcohol and drug abuse, sexually transmitted diseases and gang activity.