Family Engagement
Events/Workshops/Support Groups/Field Trips • Case Management
Navigating life in a new country requires a concerted family effort. RIT’s family engagement activities connect families to essential resources and decrease social isolation.
Family-Friendly Community Programming
We hold quarterly community events that welcome 100-200 newcomer students and family members. These fun, family-friendly gatherings are organized in collaboration with partner agencies. They include communal cooking, arts and crafts, soccer, and giveaways.
We hold workshops on a wide range of topics: health and wellness, positive parenting, healthy nutrition, the U.S. citizenship application process, knowing your rights, and managing your finances. We also run support groups in students’ native languages.
In addition, we offer regular field trips that build community and allow students to learn more about their new home. Destinations include the SF Academy of Sciences, Disney on Ice, the Exploratorium, SF Giants' games, and local museums.
“We want students to feel part of the community, that’s the main goal of RIT.”
Social Adjustment Case Management
Our bilingual and bicultural case managers connect families to community resources and help them navigate U.S. systems. We continually communicate with partner agencies to ensure that clients have the support and referrals they need to thrive.
“I have many friends who I’ve told: if you want to fill out your applications, go to RIT. They can help you. If you’re lacking access to medical benefits or something else, you can go to them.”