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Step-by-Step Family Preparedness Plan

By | Immigration Enforcement, Practice, Practice Highlight, Social Workers, Toolkits, Handbooks, Guides & Books, Youth & Families

Step-by-Step Family Preparedness Plan

Immigrant Legal Resource Center (November 20, 2024)

This toolkit provides guidance on creating a Family Preparedness Plan, which is a critical tool for immigrant families to prepare for immigration-related emergencies. It addresses topics like childcare options in the event of an absent parent, where to find trusted immigration services, and know your rights information. It includes guidance for families regardless of immigration status as well as for undocumented and/or mixed status families.

Fact Sheet: Guidance for Child Welfare Agencies to Prepare for a 2nd Trump Administration

By | CICW Publications, Fact Sheets, Immigration Enforcement, New CICW Resources, Parental Interests Directive, Practice, Social Work, Social Workers

Fact Sheet: Guidance for Child Welfare Agencies to Prepare for a 2nd Trump Administration

Randi Mandelbaum, Rutgers Law School, and Sophia Sepp, Center on Immigration and Child Welfare Initiative (December 2024)

This fact sheet provides 5 top tips for child welfare practitioners and agencies working with immigrant children and families to prepare for anticipated policy changes during the second Trump administration.

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.

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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