Know Your Rights and Other Information
CLINIC (various dates)
This page includes various know your rights resources, including wallet-sized cards, flyers, and more.
Resources for Families Facing Deportation and Separation
Women’s Refugee Commission (Updated )
These guides and reports provide information about family separation, safety planning, and child welfare for families facing detention and deportation. The documents provide tools for preventing family separation and resources for families caught between the immigration and child welfare systems. Available in English and Spanish.
Protecting Assets & Child Custody in the Face of Deportation
Appleseed Network (Updated June 2025)
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.
Affordable Care Act Eligibility for Special Immigrant Juveniles and Other Immigrant Children
Kids in Need of Defense (December 4, 2024)
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.
Step-by-Step Family Preparedness Plan
Immigrant Legal Resource Center (November 20, 2024)
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.
Closer Look at Public Charge Post-Election
Immigrant Legal Resource Center (December 2024)
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.
Children on the Move: Core Skills and Knowledge for Social Workers and Para Social Workers
International Social Service – USA (November 2024)
This training package is designed for social and para-social workers who support Children on the Move. The curriculum addresses the unique needs of children in refugee, internal displacement and international migration contexts.
The 21st Birthday Eligibility Cutoff for SIJS
Rachel Prandini and Miosotti Tenecora, Immigrant Legal Resource Center (November 15, 2024)
This practice alert reviews successful and unsuccessful arguments for use when an SIJS petition is filed on or after the youth’s 21st birthday.
Learning Brief: Serving Diverse Refugee & Immigrant Youth & Young Adult (YYA) Populations
International Rescue Committee (September 25, 2024)
This learning brief for service providers working with youth and young adult (YYA) immigrants reviews YYA experiences, immigration statuses and opportunities, and best practices for creating culturally and linguistically accessible programs.
Self-Care for Advocates Working with Unaccompanied Immigrant Youth
Children’s Immigration Law Academy, American Bar Association (October 10, 2024)
This resource reviews self-care practices for advocates and professionals working with unaccompanied immigrant youth.
