Child well-being and long-term development are impacted by policies’ potential harm to parent-child relationships, education, mental health, and economic security.
Read the PublicationThis report provides details about intentional and unintentional family separation, absence of humanitarian considerations, and effects of these experiences on immigrant families.
Read the ReportRecent Executive Orders are evaluated for how they continue to affect unaccompanied children and their parents or guardians.
Read MoreThis publication seeks to clarify changes to rules and policies that affect immigrants’ access to health, nutrition, and other critical programs in response to executive orders on “public charges”. It is intended as a resource for speaking with immigrants and immigrant families.
Read the PublicationA guide providing insight into the unique experience of disasters for migrant/newcomer communities as well as best practices for preparing and responding for disasters in this context.
Get the GuidePsychological harm and behavioral consequences from fear and stress can occur in children of immigrant families even if parents are not deported or detained.
Read MoreThis planning guide (also available in Spanish and Chinese) helps immigrant parents in undocumented or mixed-status families prepare for the unexpected through concrete steps like arranging for alternative care for children if it should be needed.
Get the GuideFindings demonstrate population growth of children of immigrants, locations, and other details that statistically describe their presence and circumstances in the U.S.
Read MoreThis factsheet describes the reunification process for foster children and their families, including resources and expectations of what may happen during and after foster care and how to best facilitate the return home.
Get the FactsheetThis study examines two organizations serving unaccompanied minors crossing the U.S.–Mexico Border as well as the policy context for capacity investments and capacity building in the government and nonprofit arenas.
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