This opinion piece, by a child welfare social worker, describes her experiences and work with children within the child welfare system.
Read the OpinionDue to the rise of the number of children entering foster care as a result of parental substance abuse, it is crucial that child welfare systems and providers focus on keeping families together to prevent unnecessary entry into foster care.
Read the OpinionThis Urban Institute-MPI report examines the involvement of families with a deported parent with health and social service systems, as well as their needs and the barriers they face accessing such services.
Read the ReportIn light of the Trump Administration’s announcement of the termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) has produced a webinar and other resources which detail current policy changes, ramifications for clients, know-your-rights information, and more. For the time being, current DACA beneficiaries will retain their deferred action status and employment authorization until their current grants conclude.
Learn MoreThe Emerging Scholars and Practitioners on Migration Issues (ESPMI) Network requests submissions for their Discussion Series on Disrupted Education in the Lives of Refugee Children and Youth. This series will address the greatest impacts of disrupted education on refugee children and potential solutions. The submission deadline is October 15, 2017.
Learn MoreDuring this annual series of events, communities bring together immigrants, refugees, and native-born residents to raise awareness of the benefits of welcoming everyone. Find toolkits and resources for hosting your own Welcoming Week event or locate workshops, potlucks, and other events to attend.
Learn MoreThe Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., the Migration Policy Institute and Georgetown University Law Center convene to discuss relevant policy and legal analysis on immigration. Experts will offer insight regarding the changes to immigration enforcement at the border and in the U.S. interior, the legal challenges related to executive orders, the changes to refugee resettlement and possible reform of the legal immigration system, etc.
Learn MoreThe “train-the-trainer” program prepares local community leaders to deliver the Abriendo Puertas curriculum to parents in their neighborhood.
Learn MoreImmigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has noticeably shifted the way in which it operates since the Obama administration. One aspect of this shift has included a crackdown on the relatives of undocumented children who are providing support, shelter, and/or sponsorship.
Read the ArticleWith over 200,000 DREAMers living in California, the California Attorney General Xavier Becerra (D) declared that he intends to sue the Trump administration in response to the termination of DACA. Attorneys general in Maine, Maryland and Minnesota are joining Becerra.
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