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Inclusive Practice with Immigrant Families: A Guide for Service Organizations and Practitioners

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Inclusive Practice with Immigrant Families: A Guide for Service Organizations and Practitioners

Anayeli Lopez, Megan Finno-Velasquez, and Sophia Sepp; Center on Immigration and Child Welfare (December 2022)

This guide draws from the findings of the Strengthening Border Families study to provide recommendations for service organizations and practitioners on policies and practices to increase inclusivity of immigrant families and their unique needs and experiences.

The New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Department Immigration Unit: A Model for Child Welfare & Juvenile Justice Systems Serving Immigrant Children and Their Families

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The New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Department Immigration Unit: A Model for Child Welfare & Juvenile Justice Systems Serving Immigrant Children and Their Families

Center on Immigration & Child Welfare and New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Department (November 2022)

This resource provides an overview of the key services and activities of the NM Children, Youth & Families Department Immigration Unit as a model and guide for child welfare and juvenile justice systems serving immigrant children and families. It is also available in Spanish here.

Massive North Carolina complex to house unaccompanied immigrant children has yet to open

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Massive North Carolina complex to house unaccompanied immigrant children has yet to open

Anna Giaritelli, Washington Examiner (November 4, 2022)

The Biden administration had proposed to turn a previous boarding school into a facility to house unaccompanied immigrant children in North Carolina, but there are only 2 weeks left on the contract and the facility has never been used.

Shelter for unaccompanied migrant kids challenges new DCF rule after being denied a license

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Shelter for unaccompanied migrant kids challenges new DCF rule after being denied a license

Katie LaGrone, ABC Action News (November 15, 2022)

A Florida shelter for unaccompanied migrant children is pushing back against Florida’s Department of Children and Families’ new rule that is denying licenses to facilities serving migrant children.

Federal judge blocks Title 42 rule that allowed expulsion of migrants at US-Mexico border, puts order on hold for 5 weeks

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Federal judge blocks Title 42 rule that allowed expulsion of migrants at US-Mexico border, puts order on hold for 5 weeks

Priscilla Alvarez and Tierny Sneed, CNN Politics (November 16, 2022)

A federal judge has granted the Biden administration a 5-week stay until December 21st to comply with its ruling to end Title 42.

Fact Sheet for Child Welfare & Guardianship Stakeholders: ICE Policies and Standards Related to Detained Parents & Legal Guardians

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Fact Sheet for Child Welfare & Guardianship Stakeholders: ICE Policies and Standards Related to Detained Parents & Legal Guardians

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (October 1, 2022)

This factsheet on the newly revised Parental Interest Directive provides info on detained parents’ and/or guardians’ rights to maintain contact with and make decisions for their children and to participate in any related court or child welfare proceedings.

 

Best Practices for Working with Refugee and Immigrant Youth Training Series for Mental Health Providers

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Best Practices for Working with Refugee and Immigrant Youth Training Series for Mental Health Providers

Boston Children’s Hospital: Trauma and Community Resilience Center (January 2022)

This nine part webinar reviews best practices for working with refugee and immigrant youth, including topics such as trauma and culture, migration experiences, secondary trauma, resilience, and more.

Confidentiality of Juvenile Records in California: Guidance for Immigration Practitioners

By | Immigrant Youth, Legal Professionals, Legal/Law, Practice Highlight

Confidentiality of Juvenile Records in California: Guidance for Immigration Practitioners

Rachel Prandini, Immigrant Legal Resource Center (September 27, 2022)

This FAQ reviews the importance of confidentiality for juvenile case records in CA, especially for immigrant youth, and provides guidance for advocates on protecting confidential information of the immigrant youth they represent.

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