What is SIJS?
Immigrant Legal Resource Center (January 12, 2022)
This flyer provides a brief overview of what SIJS is, eligibility requirements, and benefits that are provided to those who qualify.
Toolkit – Latino Grandfamilies: Helping Latino Children Thrive Through Connection to Culture and Family
Generations United (November 21, 2021)
This new toolkit provides resources and tips to child welfare agencies, other government agencies, and nonprofit organizations so that they can better serve Latino grandfamilies regardless of child welfare involvement.
Working with Immigrant Children and Families Involved in the State Child Welfare System
American Bar Association, Children’s Immigration Law Academy (2021)
This webinar series reviews best practice for attorneys when working with child welfare system involved immigrant children and families, focusing on the different roles of the child welfare agency, the child’s attorney, and the parent’s attorney.
How the Child Welfare System Can better Respond to Needs of Children from Immigrant Families
Mark Greenberg, Ann Flagg, Elian Maritz, Megan Finno-Velasquez, Andres Santiago, Lisa Armstrong & Dennis Gmerek, Migration Policy Institute (November 9, 2021)
This webinar discusses the intersections between the child welfare and immigration systems, possible state and local practices, considerations for the child welfare field, and recommendations for child placement, procedures, and staff training.
Cultural Competence Secrets to Success with Immigrant Families: Spreading and Adapting 2Gen Working Practices
Rawaa Nancy Albilal, Danny Salim, John Till, Margie McHugh & Karen Murrel, The Aspen Institute (November 10, 2021)
This webinar discusses how providers are utilizing cultural competency to better understand and connect to the immigrant families they serve. Topics discussed include, trauma-informed care, financial literacy, issues of gender norms, and immigrant and refugee mental health.
Best Practices for Child Welfare in Working with Families with Immigrant Members
Migration Policy Institute & American Public Human Services Association (November 2021)
This practice guide provides recommendations and steps child welfare agencies can take to improve how they address the needs of immigrant families and promote child well-being.
Supporting Unaccompanied Children in the U.S. Communities Where They Live
Migration Policy Institute (July 21, 2021)
This webinar provides perspectives at the federal, state, and local levels regarding how to best support unaccompanied children in the United States.
A Guide to Anti-Racist Data Collection for: System Leaders and Data Administrators
Center for the Study of Social Policy (September 2021)
This guide provides best practices for collecting unbiased and more accurate data regarding demographics, race, and ethnicity.
Growing Language Skills with Immigrant Families: Spreading and Adapting 2Gen Working Practices
The Aspen Institute (October 14, 2021)
This webinar discusses different approaches used to help grow language skills in the immigrant community.
How to Support Unaccompanied Immigrant Children & Youth Students in U.S. Schools
Kids in Need of Defense-KIND (June 29, 2021)
This fact sheet provides information on unaccompanied immigrant children and how school districts can provide support to these children within their school and community.
