Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) - Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) - Lafayette Building
Refugee Resettlement Programs
444 Lafayette Rd N, St. Paul, MN 55155
Hours
8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
Application process
For assistance, contact one of the local agencies who have contracted to provide services to refugees.
Site Service Area
Statewide
Other Information
Specialization
- Refugees
This federally-funded office works with federal, state and local partners to support the resettlement of refugees in Minnesota and provides a variety of coordinated whole-family services for people under humanitarian protection who have been in the U.S. less than five years.
It makes sure that newcomer families have their immediate and basic needs met so they can live in dignity and achieve their highest potential.
The Refugee Resettlement Programs office helps eligible individuals and families by:
- Ensuring that mainstream programs and community resources are accessible
- Providing assistance in finding employment
- Long-term guidance and coaching to meet academic or career goals
- Adjusting to life in America through free classes on how to use public transit, how to help children prepare for college and many other topics
- Low-cost legal help and status change applications for permanent residency and citizenship
Last Update
05/13/2026
Providing organization
Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)