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How undocumented families are navigating the looming threat of ICE

By | In the News

How undocumented families are navigating the looming threat of ICE

Xavier Lopez, Jasmine Garsd, B.A. Parker, Leah Donnella, & Courtney Stein, NPR (November 19, 2025)

This article explores how immigrant families across the country are coping with heightened fears of ICE detention and finding ways to protect themselves and their children amid the Trump administration’s intensified focus on deportation.

Fearing deportation, undocumented parents are preparing to leave their kids behind

By | In the News

Fearing deportation, undocumented parents are preparing to leave their kids behind

Xavier Lopez, Jasmine Garsd, B.A. Parker, Leah Donnella, & Courtney Stein, NPR (November 22, 2025)

This article profiles two D.C. families—one establishing emergency guardianship for their son in case of deportation, and another agreeing to take him in—as part of a series examining how immigrant families are preparing for potential family separation under the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement.

California Governor Signs Bills Protecting Children and Families Facing Federal Immigration Crackdown

By | In the News

California Governor Signs Bills Protecting Children and Families Facing Federal Immigration Crackdown

Jeremy Loudenback, The Imprint (October 17, 2025)

CA governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that expands caregiving options for children whose parents face deportation by allowing relatives to become guardians and enabling parents to designate temporary legal guardians. It also prohibits daycare providers from collecting immigration information.

Dr. Kristina Lovato to Facilitate Peer Dialogue at 2025 California County Immigration & Child Welfare Convening

By | Opportunities

Dr. Kristina Lovato to Facilitate Peer Dialogue at 2025 California County Immigration & Child Welfare Convening

November 6, 2025
Dr. Kristina Lovato, Assistant Professor of Social Welfare at UC Berkeley and Director of the Center on Immigration and Child Welfare (CICW), has been invited to facilitate a peer dialogue on Thursday, November 6th at the upcoming 2025 California County Immigration & Child Welfare Convening.

This interactive workshop panel will feature a dynamic exchange among county leaders and practitioners exploring how local systems have adapted over time to meet the evolving needs of immigrant children and families. The discussion will highlight strategies, processes, and promising practices, as well as key lessons learned in addressing challenges and advancing equitable, culturally responsive services across California.

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