About the Refugee Programs Bureau

The Refugee Programs Bureau (RPB) helps refugees and other eligible individuals and families gain the skills they need to become financially independent and adjust socially after arriving in the United States.

We do this by working together with counties, resettlement agencies, schools, and community organizations across the state. 

RPB Mission

Our mission is to lead and coordinate programs that help refugees and other eligible individuals and families successfully resettle and adjust to life in California.

RPB Vision

Our vision is to empower and support individuals to successfully transition and grow in their new communities in California.

 

RPB Sections & Units 

Internally the RPB is comprised of three sections, each with two units responsible for overseeing the state's administrative functions. They include the:

• Policy and  Programs Section 
  • Adult Refugee Services Unit
  • Asylee and Trafficking Unit

• Quality Assurance & Training Section
  • Training & Technical Assistance Unit 
  • Quality Assurance Unit

• Operations Section 
  • Accessibility, Research and Data Unit
  • Special Project and Funding Unit