{"id":267,"date":"2026-04-23T17:00:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T17:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usstatebenefits.com\/blog\/caring-for-children-from-kabul-to-houston-26\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T17:00:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T17:00:05","slug":"caring-for-children-from-kabul-to-houston-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usstatebenefits.com\/blog\/caring-for-children-from-kabul-to-houston-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Caring for Children\u00a0from\u00a0Kabul to Houston"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"article-intro\">Safia is among the 50,500 Afghan refugees admitted to the United States via the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV), a program created by Congress to help Afghans who worked for the U.S. government abroad. A college-educated math teacher who is not yet licensed to teach in the United States, Safia applied for a childcare training and licensing class at ECDC \u2013 Houston Multicultural Center.<br \/>\n\u201cIn order to speed up this self-sufficiency goal, it takes everyone in the household working,\u201d said Earlene Leverett, the program\u2019s former manager. Additionally, \u201cEmployers are finally realizing the impact that childcare has on the economy. Businesses have jobs, they need employees to fill those jobs, those employees need childcare.\u201d<br \/>\nThe post Caring for Children\u00a0from\u00a0Kabul to Houston\u202f appeared first on American Immigration Council.<\/p>\n<h2>Key Highlights<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Stay informed about the latest updates to government benefit programs<\/li>\n<li>Check your eligibility and learn how to apply<\/li>\n<li>Access official resources and application portals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What This Means for You<\/h2>\n<p>This update may affect individuals and families currently receiving or applying for government assistance programs. We encourage you to review the details and consult official sources for the most accurate information.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Apply or Learn More<\/h2>\n<p>Visit the official source for complete details, eligibility requirements, and application instructions:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org\/story\/caring-for-children-from-kabul-to-houston\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read the full article at American Immigration Council &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org\/story\/caring-for-children-from-kabul-to-houston\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">American Immigration Council<\/a> | Published: Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:18:36 +0000<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>For the most up-to-date information on government benefit programs, always verify details on official .gov websites.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Safia is among the 50,500 Afghan refugees admitted to the United States via the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV), a program created by Congress to help Afghans who worked for the U.S. government abroad. 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