The Somali Family Care Network (SFCN)

We are national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping all Somali groups in the United States work together to improve the social and economic opportunities for the Somali community. 

SFCN is governed by a board of directors that strives to empower refugees through capacity building and social mobilization activities that will aid refugees in their transition from dependency to self-sufficiency and integration into American society. SFCN aims to act as a national resource for the growing Somali immigrant community as well as for the refugee and mainstream service providers who interface with Somali communities in the U.S. Additionally, SFCN acts as a technical assistance organization, providing training to strengthen institution building, resource development and leadership development. [read more about us]

Recent News and Articles...

Ninth Circuit Decision Blocks Deportation of Somalis, by Milo Sybrant, Somali Family Care Network

On September 17, 2003 the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a January decision that effectively bans the removal of Somalis to their country of origin.  This ruling affects more than 2,700 Somalis in the United States who are facing deportation...
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