HFA FAMILY STORY — PREPARATION WORKSHEET

Preparation only. Secure submissions are not open yet. Keep your notes private.
Do not include exact birth dates, street addresses, immigration identifiers, or children’s contact details.
You may skip any difficult question.

1. Contributor
Decide which adult will share the family story. Contact information will be private when intake opens.

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2. Family
Choose a family title and decide whose names you have permission to include. Names can remain private.

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3. Origins
Think about general places and what is documented, remembered, or uncertain. Unknown dates are welcome.

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4. Southeast Asia
Outline family movements and approximate periods. Do not guess missing dates.

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5. Life in Laos
If relevant, recall community life, livelihood, and general locations. This step is optional.

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6. War experiences
You may skip any difficult question. Sharing traumatic experiences is never required.

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7. Exodus
Share only what feels appropriate about the journey. Exact routes need not be disclosed.

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8. Refugee camps
Recall camp names, approximate periods, and memories you want to preserve.

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9. Resettlement
Use countries and general regions. Leave out street addresses and immigration identifiers.

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10. Life today
Consider education, work, and community contributions. Living people must agree to public inclusion.

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11. Descendants
Describe generations together. Protect minors’ names, schools, contact details, and birth dates.

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12. Photos & documents
Gather captions, approximate dates, sources, and permission information. Do not upload originals here.

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13. Future generations
Prepare a message you want children and grandchildren to remember.

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14. Privacy & consent
Choose whether to request public review, archive-only access, or private retention. Publication requires review and family approval.

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