Up to 50 more refugees will be welcomed to East Ayrshire after councillors approved plans to rehouse new families.
The council has found homes for 56 people from war-torn Syria so far, including 26 adults and 30 children.
And two babies have been born in the area since they began arriving in December 2015.
Politicians unanimously supported the decision to accommodate more refugees at a cabinet meeting.
East Ayrshire Council leader Councillor Douglas Reid said: "We are all united in terms of seeing the benefits.
"People in Kilmarnock have welcomed these people. Some of the stories presented to us have been heartbreaking but also heartwarming.
The SNP councillor added: "They have been able to make lives for themselves.
"Our community have stepped up to welcome them and integrate them."
The council has laid on specialist support to help Syrian families adapt to Ayrshire life.
Children are attending school and adults have been offered English lessons. A number of them have found jobs, are volunteering or studying at college.
Conservative councillor Tom Cook said: "We welcome them coming here. I have got to know the families who have arrived over the last few years. What impresses me is they are prepared to give something back.
"They try to find jobs and volunteer work. They are grateful for the support they receive here. It makes such a difference to their lives."
Since October 2017, four kids have arrived unannounced alone seeking asylum in East Ayrshire under a national transfer scheme.
"These are young people alone in a crisis and need our help," said Marion MacAuley, head of children’s health, care and justice services.
"There is a real willingness in our community to support people in crisis as was shown by the way the community supported the Syrian refugee families."
The move from the council is part of a UK Government agreement to accept additional refugees from 2020 onwards. The scheme will expand into countries outside the Middle East and North Africa.
Councils get Home Office funding towards resettlement.
