Newcomers
Welcome! The Newcomer Services Team supports newly arrived students and families who have arrived to the U.S. in the last six years. We serve asylees, refugees, children of migrant families and unaccompanied immigrant minors. Our program is dedicated to providing Hayward Unified School District Newcomer students and families with the tools and resources they need to succeed.
Watch our Introduction to Newcomers Video.
LocationHUB Parent Resource Center |
Office HoursMonday - Friday |
Available Support and Resources
Referrals to Health Coverage and Care
- Linkage to health coverage and support through Connecting Kids to Coverage
- Referrals to the Tennyson Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center
Access to Free Legal Consultations and Legal Information
Referrals to Counseling or Emotional Support Services
- Support from HUSD’s Coordination of Services Team (COST) at school sites
- COST Request Form (English)
- Formulario de Solicitud para COST (Spanish)
Family Engagement and Outreach
- Parent Portal Support
- Parent/Caregiver Educational Workshops
- Engage parents/caregivers in District and community activities and resources
- Parent/Caregiver One-on-One support
- Parent/Caregiver referrals and linkage to services
- Supports Refugee and Asylee newcomer populations
Academic Support and Youth Development Activities
- Referrals for Academic Support from World House program at Tennyson High School and Cesar Chavez Middle School
- Support in enrolling in After-school Activities through the Youth Enrichment Program (YEP)
- Soccer Without Borders at Tennyson High School
- Youth Leadership and Mentorship Opportunities
Referrals to Resources in the Community
- Alameda County Center for Healthy Schools and Communities
- 2-11 Bay Area Information and Referral Services
- Faith-Based Organizations in Hayward and Alameda County
Refugee and Asylee Resources
Important Message
Please note: The support social event and newcomer services are offered to HUSD newcomer students and families ONLY.
Helpful Links
- All Students Eat for Free in 2022-2023
- English Language Learners - (ELL)
- Free Student Transit Bus Program
- Hayward Adult School
- Hayward Promise Neighborhood
- Parent Power Sessions
- Sanctuary Schools Resolution
- School Lunch Application
- Student Information and Assessment Center - (SIAC)
- Tennyson High School World House Program
- Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center
- Undocumented Students/Dreamers Resources
- Wellness & Mental Health Supports
- Youth Enrichment Program - (YEP)
Hayward Promise Neightborhood Parent Consent Forms
Contact Information
Sabrina Aranda
Director, Student and Parent Support Programs
saranda@husd.us
Carolina Fortin
Coordinator, Newcomer Services Program
(510) 723-3857 ext. 34220
cf561@husd.us
Josefina "Josie" Garcia
Family Engagement and Outreach Specialist
(510) 723-3857 ext. 34103
jgarcia@husd.us
Paola Vaca
Office Specialist
(510) 723-3857 ext. 34221
pv502@husd.us