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The Fiscal Impact of Refugees and Asylees at the Federal, State, and Local Levels from 2005-2019

By | Immigrant Families Research, Research, Research Highlight
Robin Ghertner, Suzanne Macartney and Meredith Dost; Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (February 15, 2024)
This analysis explores the fiscal impact of asylees and refugees on federal, state, and local governments from 2005 to 2019.

At the Border and Beyond: Research-Informed Approaches to Advance Immigrant Well-Being

By | Child Well-Being, ICE, Immigrant Families Research, Immigration Enforcement, Research, Research Highlight

At the Border and Beyond: Research-Informed Approaches to Advance Immigrant Well-Being

Im/migrant Scholar Well-Being Collaborative (February 27, 2024)

This briefing reviews new empirical research on immigration policies focused on immigrant well-being, including research on the impact of the 100-mile border zone, bond amounts in immigration courts, and ICE’s surveillance technology. 

Gaps in Sponsor Screening and Followup Raise Safety Concerns for Unaccompanied Children

By | Child Well-Being, Immigrant Youth, Research, Research Highlight, Unaccompanied Minors, Unaccompanied Minors Research

Gaps in Sponsor Screening and Followup Raise Safety Concerns for Unaccompanied Children

Office of Inspector General, U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services (February 15, 2024)

This report highlights the findings and recommendations of a review of ORR’s implementation of sponsor screening and post-release followup calls for children in ORR custody.

“We Don’t Turn Away Families”: Support for Immigrant Families with Young Children During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic

By | Culture: Issues & Competencies, Immigrant Families Research, Research

“We Don’t Turn Away Families”: Support for Immigrant Families with Young Children During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic

Carolina Villamil Grest, Megan Finno-Velasquez, & Sophia Sepp; Journal of Human Rights and Social Work (October 12, 2023)

This study examined community responses to the needs of immigrant families along the US–Mexico border during COVID-19 and suggests inclusive, local-level solutions that can mitigate structural barriers and ensure equitable access to services for immigrant families.

 

Working With Immigrants Who Are Child Welfare Involved: Promoting Innovative Collaborations and Systems Involvement During a Public Health Crisis

By | Child Welfare System Research, COVID-19, Research

Working With Immigrants Who Are Child Welfare Involved: Promoting Innovative Collaborations and Systems Involvement During a Public Health Crisis

Kristina K. Lovato, Megan Finno-Velasquez, Sophia Sepp, Jesse Jeffrey Ramirez, Robin Hernandez-Mekonnen, and Vanessa Mendoza; Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services (December 13, 2023)

This research explores the experiences and innovations of child welfare agencies and community partners serving immigrant families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Most Hispanic Immigrants Say Their Lives Are Better In The U.S. But Face Financial And Health Care Challenges: The 2023 KFF/LA Times Survey of Immigrants

By | Immigrant Families Research, Language Issues, Research, Research Highlight

Most Hispanic Immigrants Say Their Lives Are Better In The U.S. But Face Financial And Health Care Challenges: The 2023 KFF/LA Times Survey of Immigrants

Schumacher et al., Kaiser Family Foundation (January 18, 2024)

This report explores the experiences of Hispanic immigrants and the unique challenges many face related to limited English proficiency, citizenship status, income, insurance, and education.

Opportunities for Welcome: Lessons Learned for Supporting People Seeking Asylum in Chicago, Denver, New York City, and Portland, Maine

By | Immigrant Families Research, Immigration Enforcement, Research, Research Highlight, Social Work

Opportunities for Welcome: Lessons Learned for Supporting People Seeking Asylum in Chicago, Denver, New York City, and Portland, Maine

Women’s Refugee Commission (November 30, 2023)

Informed by research in NYC; Portland, Maine; Denver; and Chicago, this report provides recommendations on policies and practices to support people seeking asylum and other vulnerable populations.

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