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The Center on Immigration and Child Welfare Initiative

Working to improve programs and policies for immigrant children and families involved in the child welfare system and to create a country where children of immigrants thrive in their families and communities.

About Us

The Center on Immigration and Child Welfare

Working to improve programs and policies for immigrant children and families involved in the child welfare system and to create a country where children of immigrants thrive in their families and communities.

About Us
CICW | Child Welfare and Immigration Advocacy Organization

Our Work

The CICW promotes the welfare of children of immigrants and their families through original research, resource development and distribution, training and technical assistance, and national leadership, including the sponsoring of cross-sector conferences, professional networks, and advocacy.

What We Do

CICW Resource Library

The CICW offers a large library of the latest practice, policy, research resources from experts and leading organizations in the field on topics such as child welfare, child well-being, and various immigration-related issues.

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More Helpful Resources

Additional helpful resources and information for child welfare agencies and practitioners working with immigrant populations can be found on our Key Immigration & Child Welfare Resources, Key Resources for Legal Professionals, State-Specific Resources, and Consulate Contacts pages.

Child Immigration Policy & Laws
Advocates for Immigrant Rights | Jobs That Help Immigrants and Refugees
Resources for Social Workers | MSW Internships, Field Placement & Practicum | Social Work Internships

FEATURED TRAININGS & PUBLICATIONS

June 1, 2025
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Understanding the Needs of Immigrant Families Who Are Involved in the Public Child Welfare System: A Case for Transformation

By | Child Welfare System Research, Culture: Issues & Competencies, Immigration Enforcement, Language Issues, New CICW Resources, Peer-Reviewed Publications, Research, Social Work, State Policies

Understanding the Needs of Immigrant Families Who Are Involved in the Public Child Welfare System: A Case for Transformation

Kristina Lovato & Sophia Sepp, Families in Society (May 26, 2025)

This article explores an argument for radical reform of the child welfare system to better serve immigrant children and families who face the dual risks from immigration enforcement and child welfare involvement, proposing policy changes to improve service delivery and equity for these children and families.

January 2, 2025
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Fact Sheet: Guidance for Child Welfare Agencies to Prepare for a 2nd Trump Administration

By | CICW Publications, Fact Sheets, Immigration Enforcement, New CICW Resources, Parental Interests Directive, Practice, Social Work, Social Workers

Fact Sheet: Guidance for Child Welfare Agencies to Prepare for a 2nd Trump Administration

Randi Mandelbaum, Rutgers Law School, and Sophia Sepp, Center on Immigration and Child Welfare Initiative (December 2024)

This fact sheet provides 5 top tips for child welfare practitioners and agencies working with immigrant children and families to prepare for anticipated policy changes during the second Trump administration.

September 29, 2024
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Immigrant Inclusive, Trauma-Informed Practices with Immigrants: A Training Series for Community Practitioners and Organizations

By | Culture: Issues & Competencies, Immigration Relief, Language Issues, New CICW Resources, Social Work, Spanish Resources, Training & Tools, Trainings, Trauma

Immigrant Inclusive, Trauma-Informed Practices with Immigrants: A Training Series for Community Practitioners and Organizations

Center on Immigration and Child Welfare, NMSU School of Social Work (September 2024)

This 5-module online asynchronous, self-paced course explores how service organizations and practitioners can implement policies and practices to increase inclusivity of immigrant families, and how trauma-informed practice can be tailored to address the unique experiences of immigrant families. It also includes discussion of a model for implementing immigrant specialist navigators within organizations. 6 free cultural social work CEUs available. Learn more here: https://cimmcw.org/immigrant-inclusivity-training/ or enroll at the link above.

Curated Resource Lists

Key Immigration & Child Welfare Resources

Access a variety of resources for working at the intersection of immigration and child welfare.

Resources on Public Charge

Access resources on the public charge rule and impacts for immigrant families.

COVID-19 Resources for Immigrant Families

Find a variety of COVID-19 related resources for immigrant families.

Children in ORR Custody

Access resources related to children in the custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement.

Planning for Immigration Enforcement

Access resources on supporting families in the wake of heightened immigration enforcement.

Research on Current Issues

Review research briefs on current issues like migration, parental incarceration, and detention.

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