This manual, originally published in 2012, and accompanying resources address potential issues immigrant families may confront in the face of deportation and provide guidance for supporting immigrant families facing immigration enforcement. It is in the process of being updated for 2025.
This research brief explores the the harmful consequences of immigration enforcement actions on Latinx children of undocumented immigrants and provides policy and practice recommendations to support immigrant students and their families.
This article compares the treatment of children in immigration court with the treatment of children in child protection proceedings in Minnesota, highlighting a prioritization of federal government interests over children’s best interests.
This new report provides an in-depth look into the consequences of the first Trump administration’s zero tolerance policy, and finds that the resulting forcible family separations were an intentional, targeted policy choice despite knowledge of the inevitable human suffering.
This factsheet reviews the importance of access to benefits for DACA recipients and current policy proposals that could address barriers to access.
This policy framework identifies needed changes and goals to support and improve immigrant mental health and well-being in the US from the local, state, and federal levels.
This report reviews Texas’ punitive deportation law SB4 and its harmful consequences and identifies copycat policies being pursued by other states across the country.
In November 2024, many young immigrants became eligible to purchase health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Exchanges. This FAQ reviews common questions around eligibility for the ACA for Special Immigrant Juveniles and other immigrant children.
This toolkit provides guidance on creating a Family Preparedness Plan, which is a critical tool for immigrant families to prepare for immigration-related emergencies. It addresses topics like childcare options in the event of an absent parent, where to find trusted immigration services, and know your rights information. It includes guidance for families regardless of immigration status as well as for undocumented and/or mixed status families.
This resource reviews what changes to public charge are—and are not—possible under a second Trump administration, including the timing of any potential changes and recommendations for community members.
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