The refugee service said the agency has not responded to a request it made two months ago to work in the Wackenhut facility.

After gaining asylum, the family obtained a list of agencies that specialize in refugee services.

The purpose and objectives of this program are to provide additional resources to communities where the refugee services are insufficient.

Deborah's Gate houses women, has a ten-bed capacity, and offers drug rehabilitation and refugee services.

Now it is separately constituted and has its own board, though local members of St. Andrew's also volunteer with the Refugee Services.

The American Council became the Immigration and Refugee Services of America.

St. Andrew's is also home to St. Andrew's Refugee Services.

"It's slavery because the children don't have a choice," says Susan Krehbiel, director of children's services for the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service.

As assistant secretary, Dr. Horn would have authority over welfare policy, child care, child support, foster care, adoption, Head Start and refugee services.

- Promoting refugee self-sufficiency through employment as soon as possible after arrival in the U.S. in coordination with other refugee service and assistance programs.