Defying ICE: Undocumented mother in Philly sanctuary church sends her children to school
Jeff Gammage, The Inquirer (Jan 29, 2018)
The story of an undocumented mother sending her children to school despite fear of ICE.
Read the StoryRepairing broken bonds: How families rebuild ties after migration
Melissa Noel, NBC News (Jan 27, 2018)
A personal story of the trauma of family separation due to migration and the challenges of repairing those wounds.
Read the StoryStudy seeks to address burnout, turnover among child welfare workers
Katie Wedell, Dayton Daily News (Jan 23, 2018)
Ohio has been selected to participate in a national research project addressing burnout and workforce turnover among child welfare agencies.
Read the StoryThousands of children of immigrants not being counted
Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner (Jan 23, 2018)
A national-level analysis found that approximately 300,000 additional children of immigrants were not included in the years 2006 through 2015 due to recent changes in how parent-child relationships are identified.
Read the StoryContinuing Resolution Only Continues the Chaos for Young Immigrants and Their Families
Olivia Golden, Center for Law and Social Policy (Jan 23, 2018)
CLASP executive director discusses the shortcomings of the budget resolution passed by Congress, especially its implications for Dreamers.
Read the StatementFlorida Judges Are Turning Their Backs on Abused Young Immigrants
Ashley Cleek, The Nation (Jan 22, 2018)
It’s nearly impossible for undocumented minors in Florida who have been “abused, abandoned, or neglected” to apply for the green cards that they are legally entitled to.
Read the StoryDeportation fears have legal immigrants avoiding health care
Kelly Kennedy, Associated Press (Jan 21, 2018)
The number of legal immigrants from Latin American nations who access public health services and enroll in federally subsidized insurance plans has substantially decreased since President Trump took office due to fear of deportation of relatives.
Read the StoryChain migration’ misrepresents reality, say Catholic advocates
Maria Benevento, National Catholic Reporter (Jan 19, 2018)
“Chain migration” and “family-based immigration”–two ways to decribe the growing immigrant populations due to laws that allow citizens and lawful permanent residents to bring relatives into the country.
Read the Story‘Mama warrior’ in Miami aids children of deported migrants
Gisela Saloman, ABC News (Jan 17, 2018)
Nora Sandigo, an immigration activist, has accepted responsibility for 1,250 children via power-of-attorney, acting as an essential component of emergency planning for undocumented people who are facing a greater chance of detention and deportation under President Trump.
Read the StoryHow Canada’s child welfare system fails refugees like Abdoul Abdi
Melayna Williams, Maclean’s (Jan 17, 2018)
A Canadian case demonstrates how government agencies with interlocking missions fail to work together, particularly the immigration and child welfare systems, providing an interesting international comparison.
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