Resources

Amicus Brief Details the Harm of DACA Rescission on U.S. Citizen Children

By | Child Well-Being, Federal Policy, Immigration Relief, Law & Policy, Law/Policy Highlight, Legal/Law

Amicus Brief Details the Harm of DACA Rescission on U.S. Citizen Children

Wendy Cervantes, CLASP (February 2, 2024)

This amicus brief to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in the case regarding the legality of the DACA program highlights the harm of the DACA rescission on the children of DACA recipients.

Social Justice for Young Children Conversation Series: Working Across Silos and in Community to Support Children of Immigrants

By | Practice, Practice Highlight, Social Workers

Social Justice for Young Children Conversation Series: Working Across Silos and in Community to Support Children of Immigrants

Wendy Cervantes and Adriana Cadena, Foundation for Child Development (January 31, 2024)

This piece highlights how building strong cross-sector alliances and bringing in the voices of immigrant families to inform policy priorities are key for supporting children of immigrants.

The Impact of the New FAFSA on Mixed Status Immigrant Families

By | In the News

The Impact of the New FAFSA on Mixed Status Immigrant Families

Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration (February 14, 2024)

The Department of Education released an updated version of the FAFSA in December 2023 with critical barriers for parents without SSNs, leaving students in mixed-status families at risk of missing deadlines and much needed aid. This webinar reviews the current challenges.

“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.

 

Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights seeking Staff Attorney for its Technical Assistance Program

By | Opportunities

Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights seeking Staff Attorney for its Technical Assistance Program

Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights

The Young Center is seeking a full-time Staff Attorney for its Technical Assistance Program with experience practicing in the child welfare system. The position is open to applicants anywhere in the U.S., with preference to applicants in cities with Young Center offices.

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