Opportunities

CICW Director Delivers Keynote on Immigration and Child Wellbeing at Latinx Social Work Conference

On September 17, Dr. Kristina Lovato delivered a keynote address at the Latinx National Social Work Conference at the University of Illinois Chicago. Her keynote, “At the Intersection of Immigration and Child Wellbeing: Building Trust, Protecting Families, & Advancing Justice Through Community-Engaged Research,” showcased her research on the experiences of immigrant children and families and the critical role of community-engaged scholarship in strengthening child welfare systems, building trust, and advancing responsive and equitable practice. The keynote brought together research, practice, and community perspectives to highlight opportunities for social workers and institutions to better support immigrant families amid a rapidly changing immigration landscape.

Siempre Ahí Webinar Series

Hope Center for Wellness • October 30, 2026 • 12pmPT/3pmET | November 6, 2026 • 12pmPT/3pmET 

This two-part webinar series introduces Siempre Ahí (Always There), a research-based web platform for immigrant families who have experienced separation and reunification. The October 30 session is designed for mental health providers, educators, researchers, and advocates [Register here]. The November 6 session is a Spanish-language webinar for immigrant mothers and fathers [Register here].

Immigration and Integration Policymaking in a Shifting World: A Blue-Sky Conference to Mark MPI’s 25th Year

Migration Policy Institute • October 6, 2026 • 12pmPT/3pmET

The Migration Policy Institute’s 25th anniversary conference brings together leading thinkers to examine what makes for effective immigration and integration policy in an era of rapid political, economic, and technological change.

Public Comment Opportunity: New Anti-Asylum Rule

Deadline: September 28, 2026

This explainer provides materials for submitting public comments opposing the latest anti-asylum rule, and explains why comment submissions matter for the official record, future legal challenges, and policymaking.

Critical Immigration Changes You Should Know About

Immigrant Legal Resource Center, Foundation for California Community College, California State University Chancellor’s Office • September 2, 2026 • 12pmPT/3pmET

This free webinar covers recent immigration policy changes, including new advance parole rules, public charge factors for family-based green cards, and TPS terminations for Haitians and Syrians, with a live Q&A for attendees.

Job Opportunity: RMIAN Director of Social Work

The Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network is hiring a Director of Social Work to lead program strategy, supervise staff, manage grants, and carry a limited caseload as part of the organization’s leadership team.

CLINIC Interfaith Immigration Summit

CLINIC | Virtual Gathering | October 29-30, 2026

CLINIC is hosting its inaugural Interfaith Immigration Summit, bringing together Catholic, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and other faith leaders to explore how shared values of human dignity and justice can shape responses to today’s immigration challenges.

Research Assistant – U.S. Immigration Policy Program

Migration Policy Institute · Washington, DC · August 24, 2026

The Migration Policy Institute is hiring a Research Assistant for its U.S. Immigration Policy Program in Washington, DC—applications are due August 24.

Register for the ISS-USA 100th Anniversary Events

International Social Service-USA · Baltimore, Maryland · October 9, 2026

CICW Research Spotlight: Supporting Unaccompanied Immigrant Youth in Transition to Adulthood

Institute for Research on Poverty (IRP) Emerging Scholars Program •  Brookings Institution • Washington, DC • May 27, 2026

Dr. Kristina Lovato presented her research, “Building the Capacity to Serve Unaccompanied Immigrant Transitional-Age Youth During the Transition to Adulthood from Out-of-Home Care,” as part of the Institute for Research on Poverty (IRP) Emerging Scholars Program at the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC. The presentation highlighted challenges unaccompanied immigrant transition-age youth face navigating adulthood amid shifting federal policies, and offered recommendations for strengthening child welfare, legal, and community-based support systems in light of reduced protections, including the termination of Deferred Action for SIJ status holders.