This brief summarizes Trump’s two August 2026 executive orders on birth tourism and birthright citizenship and identifies the harms they pose to U.S.-born children.
This analysis finds that federal investments in children have declined for the fifth straight year, with the Trump administration’s proposed budget cutting $1.842 billion in funding for immigrant and refugee children, including from Title I Migrant Education, refugee assistance programs, and English language acquisition grants.
This workbook, available in multiple languages, helps parents facing possible deportation make a plan for their children’s care in the event of separation, with guidance on key decisions and next steps.
This piece briefly reviews the new public charge rule and implications for immigrant families, highlighting that its vague standards and broad officer discretion will likely fuel fear among immigrant families.
This study of 13 jurisdictions finds that few children are entering foster care immediately after parental deportation, likely because relatives and trusted adults are stepping in, but warns that limited access to support could make this a growing concern over time.
This comprehensive resource addresses key questions about unaccompanied immigrant children, from migration risks and policy frameworks to the agencies responsible for housing, processing, and determining the legal status of these children.
This study finds that immigrant families with little direct knowledge of the U.S. child welfare system still hold strong beliefs about it, shaped by media and community narratives, highlighting the need for culturally responsive, multilingual outreach from child welfare agencies and immigrant-serving organizations.
This piece reviews how immigration enforcement during the 2nd Trump administration is driving a quieter wave of family separations inside the U.S., with fewer reunification resources and a blurring of child protection and immigration enforcement.
This guide helps immigrant youth build coping skills, prepare for unexpected situations, and connect to support resources during a time of heightened fear and uncertainty around immigration enforcement.
This guide helps parents and caregivers talk with children about immigration enforcement, with conversation tips, family preparedness strategies, and self-care practices to help children feel safer and less alone.
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