Uprooted in Central America and Mexico: Migrant and refugee children face a vicious cycle of hardship and danger
UNICEF (August 2018)
This issue of Child Alert examines the root causes of irregular migration from northern Central America and Mexico, and the challenges faced by migrant and refugee children throughout the migration journey. It concludes with a call to action to protect the safety and well-being of these youth.
Immigrant Child Health Toolkit
American Academy of Pediatrics (2015)
The American Academy of Pediatrics developed this toolkit to provide information and resources for pediatricians related to immigrant child health.
KIND Flyer for Youth in Need of Immigration Legal Assistance
Kids in Need of Defense (January 2018)
This simple flyer in English and Spanish with a cartoon explains the services that KIND provides to support young persons in need of immigration legal assistance.
The Legal Rights of Separated Children
Kids in Need of Defense (August 10, 2018)
In this web page, KIND identifies and briefly describes the legal rights that children in immigrant families have in the context of family separation.
How You Can Help Separated Families and Ensure Protection for Children
Kids in Need of Defense (June 28, 2018)
This page provides some simple steps and actions you can take to support and advocate for separated families.
Oversight of the Care of Unaccompanied Alien Children
United States Senate, Permanent Subcommittee of Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (August 15, 2018)
This report documents findings related to the oversight of federal government programs designed to care for unaccompanied children and ensure they are not trafficked or abused The subcommittee has focused on weaknesses in the care of unaccompanied children and placement with sponsors.
Fact Sheet on Family Separation
CLINIC (August 9, 2018)
This fact sheet describes the process by which the Trump Administration carried out family separation and how the related federal court ruling Ms. L v. ICE addresses family separation.
Separated Children Resources Website
Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health (July 2018)
The Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health has developed a website with resources to support families who have been separated during their time of need. Two types of resources are available: resources for children who have been separated from their parents and resources for caregivers and social service providers working to support these children and their families.
