Federal funding structures are changing and the landscape of refugee integration is shifting beneath our feet. As the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program is reshaped, states and local partners are being called on more than ever to sustain the services that help refugees and immigrants find stability.

Framed by the theme of Stabilization and Resilience, the 2026 States Lay the Foundation summit brings together state legislators, advocates and local partners to show how creative, cost-effective strategies can sustain critical services even as federal support shifts. Panelists look ahead at the future of advocacy and how this moment can drive lasting change in local systems, equipping stakeholders to build integration frameworks that are more sustainable, more responsive and more resilient.

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