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Community Leaders’ Perceptions of the Unique Service Barriers and Facilitators Among Immigrant Families With Young Children in the Rural U.S.–Mexico Border Region

By | Culture: Issues & Competencies, Highlighted Resources, Immigrant Families Research, Immigration Enforcement, Public Charge, Research, Research Highlight

Community Leaders’ Perceptions of the Unique Service Barriers and Facilitators Among Immigrant Families With Young Children in the Rural U.S.–Mexico Border Region

Anayeli Lopez, Megan Finno-Velasquez, Sophia Sepp, et al.; Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services (November 11, 2024)

The study explores the unique service access barriers and facilitators experienced by immigrant families along the rural U.S.–Mexico border from the perspectives of agency and government representatives.

Unaccompanied Children: Efforts by the Office of Refugee Resettlement to Address GAO Recommendations

By | Child Well-Being, Foster Care, Immigrant Youth, Research, Research Highlight, Unaccompanied Minors, Unaccompanied Minors Research

Unaccompanied Children: Efforts by the Office of Refugee Resettlement to Address GAO Recommendations

U.S. Government Accountability Office (November 19, 2024)

This report details the efforts of ORR to address recommendations related to its role in caring for unaccompanied children, which were identified in recent GAO reports.

Strengthening Migration Management and Protection of Unaccompanied Haitian Children

By | Federal Policy, Immigrant Youth, Law & Policy, Law/Policy Highlight, Legal/Law, Safety, Unaccompanied Minors

Strengthening Migration Management and Protection of Unaccompanied Haitian Children

Kids in Need of Defense (October 1, 2024)

This policy brief provides recommendations for protecting unaccompanied Haitian children, including offering safe and legal alternatives to dangerous migration routes.

Expected Immigration Policies Under a Second Trump Administration and Their Health and Economic Implications

By | Deportation, Federal Policy, Immigration Enforcement, Law & Policy, Law/Policy Highlight, Public Charge

Expected Immigration Policies Under a Second Trump Administration and Their Health and Economic Implications

Drishti Pillai & Samantha Artiga, Kaiser Family Foundation (November 21, 2024)

This issue brief reviews the anticipated immigration policies of President-elect Trump’s 2nd administration and the potential economic and health consequences.

Children on the Move: Core Skills and Knowledge for Social Workers and Para Social Workers

By | Culture: Issues & Competencies, Immigrant Youth, Practice, Practice Highlight, Social Work, Social Workers

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

By | Immigrant Youth, Immigration Relief, Legal Professionals, Legal/Law, Practice, Practice Highlight, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)

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.

From Congregate to Community-Based Care: Strengthening Reunification and Support of Unaccompanied Children

By | Child Well-Being, Detention, Foster Care, Immigrant Youth, Language Issues, Research, Trauma, Unaccompanied Minors, Unaccompanied Minors Research

From Congregate to Community-Based Care: Strengthening Reunification and Support of Unaccompanied Children

Lauren Heidbrink, Women’s Refugee Commission (October 30, 2024)

This report and advocacy brief detail the findings of a study examining family reunification policies and practices for unaccompanied children in federal custody and provide recommendations related to the care environment, ORR family finding and placement procedures, and follow-up supports for reunited families.

Handcuffed, Pushed, and Afraid: immigrant children share terrifying experiences while in Border Patrol custody

By | Detention, Immigrant Youth, Immigration Enforcement, Research, Safety, Trauma, Unaccompanied Minors, Unaccompanied Minors Research

Handcuffed, Pushed, and Afraid: Immigrant children share terrifying experiences while in Border Patrol custody

Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project (September 2024)

This report summarizes hundreds of complaints by unaccompanied immigrant children of physical and verbal abuse and lack of hygiene products and medical care while in U.S. Border Patrol custody.

Learning Brief: Serving Diverse Refugee & Immigrant Youth & Young Adult (YYA) Populations

By | Culture: Issues & Competencies, Immigrant Youth, Immigration Relief, Language Issues, Practice, Practice Highlight, Social Work, Social Workers

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.

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