Source: The Times-Picayune

On June 24, 1999, The Times-Picayune reported that at least 50 refugees from Kosovo are coming to the New Orleans area. They will first go to a Catholic Charities guest house, during which they will seek jobs and permanent lodgings. Catholic Charities in New Orleans may accept up to 100 refugees from Kosovo before the year's end, but they receive only $290 to resettle each refugee. The state of Louisiana gets between $400,000 and $500,000 annually to provide refugees with help in finding employment, learning English, and adjusting to a new culture. The state of Louisiana is expecting approximately 200 Kosovar refugees this year.