Migrant children who come to the U.S. seeking asylum find refuge in school despite facing many problems outside of school and in their new country.
After confirming that several unmarked planes carrying minors through the Office of Refugee Resettlement had landed in Pennsylvania, lawmakers and a gubernatorial candidate raised criticism of the practice.
The Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights appoints volunteers, along with other professionals, as Child Advocates to provide support to unaccompanied children’s mental health and wellbeing while in federal custody.
As families separated at the border file lawsuits against the federal government, the current administration’s lawyers argue they are not entitled to monetary compensation and that the cases should be dismissed.
The federal government has threatened Florida with legal action due to a new set of misleading rules regarding shelters for unaccompanied children.
Community programs in New York provide support for Latina mothers who report higher rates of depression and anxiety due to barriers preventing access to services exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Immigrant parents face many challenges when raising their children in a new country.
Lincoln Public School district provides support to newly settled immigrant and refugee families by providing bilingual liaisons who serve as a link to the community and to other resources.
The Samaritas Youth Refugee Art exhibit allows refugee minors to share their experiences through art and helps community members connect with them.
Many immigrant families are not aware that the Trump-era public charge rule has changed under the Biden administration, discouraging them from accessing essential public assistance in fear of facing immigration consequences.
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