In a joint letter to officials at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the groups urged the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) to maintain the supportive services that every child needs to thrive—and that are specified by the Flores settlement and state licensure requirements.
The passage of the Dream and Promise Act of 2019 by the U.S. House of Representatives in a bipartisan vote is an important win for 2 million+ people with long-term roots in the United States who are key supports to their families and communities.
This brief summarizes current research and promising practices for implementing trauma-informed care to support the well-being of children exposed to trauma and help them reach their full potential.
The Trump Administration is preparing regulations that would allow the government to deport lawful permanent residents and other immigrants if they utilize any of an array of public programs aimed at reducing illness, hunger, and poverty. Current law states that the government cannot deport someone just for using public programs for which they are qualified. Advocates have pledged to oppose the proposal which Reuters described as likely to be formally proposed soon by the United States Justice Department.
This practice advisory covers three possible immigration remedies that beneficiaries might be able to pursue if a family member dies during the immigration process.
This report synthesizes existing research on the early home environments of Latino children and their families to better understand the nature of their early home experiences and how these experiences are linked to children’s developmental trajectories.
This report examines a range of policy areas that have not been at the forefront of debate and deserve greater information sharing with the public and policymakers. The report provides a brief summary of the issue, evidence or analysis, and areas where more information is needed to clarify outcomes or suggest policy fixes.
The fact sheet and infographic depicts the different kinds of programs and resources available to children and families including those that are directed at mitigating risk and preventing the need for foster care.
This document chronicles immigration-related policy changes, large and small, broken down by major issues area. Among other things, it includes Justice Department policies that affect how the immigration courts operate, humanitarian programs and statuses, adjustments to how the State Department processes visa applications and admits foreign nationals to the United States and enforcement changes.
This report highlights a trip to El Paso by the Women’s Refugee Commission and the Remain in Mexico policy and offers recommendations.
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