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Jun 30
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Developmental Effects of Parent–Child Separation

By | Child Well-Being, Family Separation, Highlighted Resources, Immigrant Families Research, Immigration Enforcement, Research, Research Highlight, Trauma

Developmental Effects of Parent–Child Separation

Anne Bentley Waddoups, Hirokazu Yoshikawa, and Kendra Strouf, Annual Reviews (December 2019)

This article discusses the developmental impacts of parent-child separation and provides an evaluation of group, school-based, and community-based interventions for children and youth affected by parent–child separation.

Jun 30
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Mental Health of Refugee Children and Youth: Epidemiology, Interventions, and Future Directions

By | Child Well-Being, Highlighted Resources, Immigrant Youth, Research, Research Highlight, Trauma, Unaccompanied Minors, Unaccompanied Minors Research

Mental Health of Refugee Children and Youth: Epidemiology, Interventions, and Future Directions

Rochelle L. Frounfelker, Diana Miconi, Jordan Farrar, Mohamad Adam Brooks, Cécile Rousseau, and Theresa S. Betancourt, Annual Reviews (April 2020)

This article summarizes current epidemiological knowledge of refugee youth mental health as well as related interventions, highlights current challenges and limitations, presents potential opportunities and recommendations in refugee child psychiatric epidemiology and mental health services research.

May 31
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Adjustment of Status through Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)

By | Immigrant Youth, Immigration Relief, Legal Professionals, Legal/Law, Practice, Practice Highlight, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)

Adjustment of Status through Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)

Andrew Craycroft and Rachel Prandini, Immigrant Legal Resource Center (March 29, 2022)

This advisory provides an overview of the SIJS-based adjustment of status process with a step-by-step guidance for both the affirmative process (i.e., for youth not in removal proceedings), and for the defensive process (i.e., for youth who are in removal proceedings).

May 31
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Title 42 and its Impact on Migrant Families

By | Child Well-Being, COVID-19, Family Separation, Federal Policy, Immigration Enforcement, Law & Policy, Law/Policy Highlight, Legal/Law, Unaccompanied Minors

Title 42 and its Impact on Migrant Families

Drishti Pillai and Samantha Artiga, Kaiser Family Foundation (May 26, 2022)

This brief explains the Title 42 policy and its impact on border expulsions and the health and well-being of migrants, and discusses the potential implications of lifting the policy.

May 31
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2022 Changes to the Public Charge Inadmissibility Rule and the Implications for Health Care

By | Federal Policy, Law & Policy, Law/Policy Highlight, Legal/Law, Public Charge

2022 Changes to the Public Charge Inadmissibility Rule and the Implications for Health Care

Drishti Pillai & Samantha Artiga, Kaiser Family Foundation (May 4, 2022)

This brief reviews the Biden Administration’s proposed public charge rule and discusses its implications for health coverage and care of immigrant families.

May 31
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The Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders Among Latino Parents

By | Immigrant Families Research, Research, Research Highlight

The Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders Among Latino Parents

María A. Ramos-Olazagasti and C. Andrew Conway, National Research Center on Hispanic Children & Families (May 19, 2022)

This research brief explores the prevalence of mental health disorders among Hispanic parents of children, including the variation according to place of birth, and discusses strategies for improving access to mental health services for this population.

May 31
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Do state laws reduce uptake of Medicaid/CHIP by U.S. citizen children in immigrant families: evaluating evidence for a chilling effect

By | Child Well-Being, Immigrant Families Research, Legal/Law, Research, Research Highlight, State Policies

Do state laws reduce uptake of Medicaid/CHIP by U.S. citizen children in immigrant families: evaluating evidence for a chilling effect

Sylvia E. Twersky, International Journal for Equity in Health (April 12, 2022)

This research documents the negative impact of immigrant restrictive state legislation on access to health insurance coverage (e.g., Medicaid/CHIP) for U.S. citizen children in immigrant families.

Apr 26
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Equity in Permanency: Assessing the Scope of International Kinship Placements for Children in the U.S. Foster Care System.

By | Adoption, Child Welfare System Research, Child Well-Being, Culture: Issues & Competencies, Foster Care, Highlighted Resources, Immigrant Youth, Kinship Care, Research, Research Highlight, Transnational Resources

Equity in Permanency: Assessing the Scope of International Kinship Placements for Children in the U.S. Foster Care System.

Elaine Weisman, Antinia Joiner, Julie Rosicky, Jennifer Gillyard, Khadija Barqadle, Liliana Rosario and Tera Proby, International Social Service – USA (March 2022)

This report and accompanying slide deck detail the results and recommendations of a study conducted by International Social Service USA to better understand cross-border placements and family finding and to identify systems that facilitate and support international connections for children and youth in the child welfare system.

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