This study by Appleseed explores the extent to which the Trafficking Victims Protection and Reauthorization Act of 2008 has improved the screening and protection of unaccompanied Mexican minors at the border and after repatriation and provides recommendations for improving treatment of these minors and compliance with the TVPRA.
Read Full ReportThis toolkit illustrates how and when immigration issues may arise during the chronology of a child welfare case. The flowchart begins at the point of a maltreatment report and continues through assessment, diversion or intervention, removal, dependency issues, and permanency planning.
Get the ToolkitThis article is an excerpt of a webcast with Dr. Ilze Earner and Dr. Alan Dettlaff. The article addresses the importance of understanding immigration status, the meaning of cultural competence with immigrant families, and promising practices.
Read the full textThis article describes how child welfare professionals in many jurisdictions are not prepared to meet the special needs of immigrant families.
Read the full textThis publication examines the effects of the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997, including, “The Impact of ASFA on Immigrant Families in the Child Welfare System.”
Read the full textThis publication addresses a number of priority areas to fit the needs of traumatized Latino children and families.
Get the GuidelinesThis brief describes the experiences of two family group conferencing coordinators in a real-life child welfare case scenario involving an international family group conference.
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