Resources

Multidisciplinary Approaches to Serving Unaccompanied Children Who Have Been Forcibly Separated from Their Families at the U.S./Mexico Border

By | Opportunities

Multidisciplinary Approaches to Serving Unaccompanied Children Who Have Been Forcibly Separated from Their Families at the U.S./Mexico Border

Society for Social Work and Research (January 11, 2024)

Members of the CICW Research Workgroup were joined by representatives from the Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights, Seneca Family of Agencies, Girasol, and Casey Family Programs to present a roundtable at the annual Society for Social Work and Research conference. The roundtable reviewed the current state-of-play surrounding reception and treatment of unaccompanied minors arriving to the U.S. and highlighted policy and practice recommendations on how to strengthen support and services for unaccompanied minors in the U.S.

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.

Best Practices Guide to Screening for Immigration Consequences In New York Family Court, with Supporting Materials

By | Immigration Relief, Legal Professionals, Legal/Law, Practice

Best Practices Guide to Screening for Immigration Consequences In New York Family Court, with Supporting Materials

Immigrant Defense Project (July 2021)

This best practices guide and supporting materials aim to help family court counsel identify when to work with an immigration attorney in a client’s case and navigate complex immigration concerns.

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