INFORMKTIBN FGR VIETNAMESE 

This infermetten is intended for persane, groups, er ergenieetiene who
are interested in infermatien abouc the Vietnamese Assistance
Program Spensorship.

washington State has agreed te 50% or more Indochina refugees.
The initial group of persons has arrived, the remainder will be arriving during
the next six weeke. In addition a number of ether states voluntary agencies
are sponsoring refugees whe will settle here under the auspices of their ergamim
eation. 

Preliminary information received on the initial 506 indicates an average
family siZe of 5:

18% speak fluent English,
16% speak good English,
25% speak fair English,

There is an immediate need fer sponsors. We especially seek community
greeps, church greupe, laber organizations, eervice clubs, and other groups
willing te sponsor a family at a number of families.

The fellowing are urgently needed:

1. A spansorship that provides subsistence, housing
assistance and employment.~ 

2. Metal sponsorship; taking the role of a friend in
helping to lecete employment, housing and eammunity
resources. --

3. Contributions of specific geede end/er services jabs,
housing, elething, etc. 

Refugees with insufficient income er resources te meet their needs may
apply help (financial assistenee care) through the local office of
the Depetnment ef Social and Health In all cases a eponser hes'ne
Aggal reepensibility for the refuge?. The sponsor may designate a time frame
during which he will be a sponsor.

When the sponsor is able to previde feed and housing but cannot previde
medical care, the refugee should apply to the offiee of DSHS fer such help.

All types of sponsors are needed. The need for persene and greupe willing
to sponscr larger families is especially urgent. Applieatiens free such prespee?
tive epmser-e are encouraged. - -

For these persons er groups wishing to apply ta epeneer Vietnamese
refugees, please call eny ef these 

1Q Yenr'local Departmant 0f social and Health Serviees affine.
(Public Assistance ?ffi?e)

2. The Vietnamese Assistance Cent?r at Gamp Murray, Washingtan,
206?552w3649. .. 

3. Or write to: REFHGEES
Gamp Murray
Taccma, Washington 98430

Washington State employees will arrange to m?et with the prospective
sponsar 0r representative af a spansor grcup and obtain additienal 
This infarmatian will then be tranamitted to the Vietnamese Assistance Center
to determine if a Vietnamase family is in need 0f what is being offered?

The Vietnamese Assistance Center, lacated at Camp Hurray, Tacwu:,
washington, will notify the person or arganization affering to act as sponsar
when a family is available that needs-their assistance. 'Arrangements are then
made for the spouse: to meet the Vietnamese family and bagiu the entry of these
pacple Lute the se1e?ted community.

 

many of our gtate citizens and organizations ara nut acting as sponsers
for refugee families. 

Y?ux willingness to help i$ deeply appreciateda