This conference will bring together leading experts to discuss mediation as a key process to help cross-border families with their complex situations.
RegisterIn light of the Justice Department suing California over its ‘sanctuary state’ immigration laws, this resource serves to provide information about California’s AB 103 policy, and stresses the importance of the need for reform of detention centers in the US.
Read MoreThis report describes the legal liabilities local governments face when they honor ICE requests, known as “detainers,” to hold individuals past the completion of their criminal custody until immigration agents take them into administrative custody.
Read ReportThis report examines how teachers in different types of programs—Head Start, public pre-K, and private preschool—use English and their students’ home languages to support their linguistic, academic, and socioemotional development.
Read ReportThe latest report from Nebraska’s state Foster Care Review Office (FCRO) shows that nearly one in four children who exit the system are brought back into it a second time.
Read ReportAn hour-long panel discussion and audience Q/A on the topic of trauma and mental health in immigrant and refugee communities, including the effects of the current political climate on mental wellness and the generational impact of chronic stress on families. This webinar is part of a partnership, funded by the Hewlett Foundation, between Princeton AlumniCorps and Appleseed with the aim of promoting network-based collaboration on issues facing immigrants and refugees. If you are unable to attend the webinar an archived video of the panel and Q/A will be made available. You can email srahbar@alumnicorps.org to indicate your interest.
RegisterThe Hogg Foundation For Mental Health invited Dr. Zayas, someone who has presented previous research to the foundation, back to discuss deportation anxiety in light of DACA’s uncertain future, for their latest podcast.
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These fact sheets provide information and guidance in both English and Spanish about a parent’s rights in the event they are arrested by ICE in the interior of the U.S.
View Resource in English View Resource in SpanishThis article discusses how trauma, along with language barriers, cultural differences, higher levels of poverty and lack of legal immigration status, can all be high-risk factors that complicate child welfare cases.
Read ArticleOn March 9th, Senate and House Democrats joined together to condemn ICE audits in New Mexico and reaffirm their strong stance against any audits or enforcement in or near New Mexico schools.
Read ArticleThe ACLU files a suit against the Trump administration for the at least 429 cases of immigrant parents being separated from their children in the past two years.
Read ArticleU.S.-born children of undocumented immigrants — at least 6 million, according to the American Immigration Council — are at risk of being thrust into the foster care system.
Read ArticleA Congolese mother has been reunited with her 7-year-old daughter months after they crossed the California-Mexico border seeking asylum and were separated by the U.S. government.
Read ArticleImmigration enforcement has become increasingly severe, especially in the past year, leaving deep and lasting impact on the education of children.
Read ArticleLast month, Reuters and Vox reported on a leaked draft of a proposed rule that would drastically expand the reasons that DHS can use to deny a green card application to include most kinds of government assistance — from health insurance to food stamps to housing aid. These proposals are already scaring immigrant parents from using public benefits, according to a new report.
Read ArticleThis article describes the difficulties faced by an immigrant father who was trying to gain custody of his two sons after being deported.
Read ArticleThe aims of this research were to identify and examine strengths and resources utilized by Somali refugee children and families in the Boston area to overcome resettlement and acculturative stressors. Abstract only; Subscription required to access full article.
Read AbstractThis fact sheet explains the shift in enforcement philosophy under the Trump administration and outlines the effects of this change.
View Fact SheetAmid ICE sweeps across the Bay Area and a war raging between federal immigration officials and California leaders determined to protect their residents, South Bay residents gathered at for a lesson on how to create emergency plans in case they or a family member is detained by ICE.
Read ArticleDHS Sensitive Locations Policy outlines how and to what extent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can engage in enforcement actions in sensitive locations such as schools, places of worship and hospitals. This resource is available for download in both English and Spanish.
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