Key Protections for Unaccompanied Children as End of Title 42 Draws Near
KIND (April 13, 2023)
This resource outlines key actions the Biden administration can take to protect unaccompanied children as Title 42 ends.
Legal Representation: A Vital Safeguard to Protect Unaccompanied Children from Labor Exploitation
KIND (April 17, 2023)
This policy brief discusses the importance of legal representation for unaccompanied children in the U.S. to protect them from labor exploitation.
Pro Bono Training: Representing Immigrant Survivors Of Domestic Violence (VAWA)
National Immigrant Justice Center (March 9, 2023)
This training prepares attorneys to assist immigrant survivors of domestic violence who are eligible for VAWA and provides practical tips for trauma-informed lawyering with these clients.
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status & Visa Availability
Rachel Prandini, Immigrant Legal Resource Center (March 30, 2023)
This practice advisory reviews recent changes to the Visa Bulletin impacting SIJS and implications for representing youth seeking SIJS.
A Path to Meeting the Medical and Mental Health Needs of Unaccompanied Children in U.S. Communities
Jonathan Beier and Karla Fredricks, Migration Policy Institute (April 2023)
This report summarizes the findings of a study into the barriers facing unaccompanied children in accessing critical medical and mental health care and highlights recommendations to address these barriers and strengthen services for this population.
Unaccompanied immigrant children in long-term foster care: Identifying and operationalizing child welfare outcomes
Thomas M. Crea, Kerri Evans, Anayeli Lopez, Robert G. Hasson III, Caroline Palleschi, & Libby Sittley; Child and Family Social Work (January 22, 2022)
This article explores the definitions and various components of safety, permanency and well-being for unaccompanied children in long-term foster care under the Office of Refugee Resettlement.
Mixed-Status Immigrant Families Disproportionately Experienced Material Hardships in 2021
Diana Guelespe, Paola Echave, & Dulce Gonzalez; Urban Institute (February 6, 2023)
This brief examines mixed-status families’ disproportionate experiences of material hardship and discusses relevant policy implications for addressing these disparities.
SNAP Access and Participation in U.S.-Born and Immigrant Households: A Data Profile
Migration Policy Institute (MPI), (March 1, 2022)
This policy brief explores SNAP access and participation among U.S. born and immigrant families and the various barriers to eligibility and use.
Issue Brief: Fast, Not Fair — How Expedited Processes Harm Immigrant Children Seeking Protection
First Focus on Children & the Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights, (March 6, 2023)
This brief highlights how expedited asylum processes cause harm to children seeking asylum and provides recommendations on how to address these problems.
Navigating Reunification Challenges: A Toolkit For Sponsors Of Unaccompanied Minors
Hannah M. Gill & Marissa Barrera, LCSW; American Bar Association: Children’s Immigration Law Academy (2022)
This toolkit provides tips, resources, and guided practices on a variety of topics to assist sponsors of unaccompanied children in navigating the complex reunification process.
