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Feb 02
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Resources for Families Facing Deportation and Separation

By | Deportation, Detention, Family Separation, Highlighted Resources, ICE, Immigration Enforcement, Legal Professionals, Parental Interests Directive, Practice, Practice Highlight, Social Workers, Spanish Resources, Topics, Youth & Families

Resources for Families Facing Deportation and Separation

Women’s Refugee Commission (Updated )

These guides and reports provide information about family separation, safety planning, and child welfare for families facing detention and deportation. The documents provide tools for preventing family separation and resources for families caught between the immigration and child welfare systems. Available in English and Spanish.

Feb 02
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A Guide to Creating “Safe Space” Policies for Early Childhood Programs

By | Child Well-Being, Early Childhood, ICE, Immigration Enforcement, Legal/Law, Practice, Youth & Families

A Guide to Creating “Safe Space” Policies for Early Childhood Programs

Priya Pandey, Rebecca Ullrich, & Alejandra Londono Gomez, The Center for Law and Social Policy (Updated January 22, 2025)

This updated guide provides information and resources to design and implement “safe space” policies that protect early childhood programs against immigration enforcement, and includes sample policy text.

Feb 02
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Protecting Assets & Child Custody in the Face of Deportation

By | Deportation, Immigration Enforcement, Legal Professionals, Legal/Law, Practice, Practice Highlight, Social Work, Social Workers, Youth & Families

Protecting Assets & Child Custody in the Face of Deportation

Appleseed Network (Updated 2017)

This manual, originally published in 2012, and accompanying resources address potential issues immigrant families may confront in the face of deportation and provide guidance for supporting immigrant families facing immigration enforcement. It is in the process of being updated for 2025.

Jan 02
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Affordable Care Act Eligibility for Special Immigrant Juveniles and Other Immigrant Children

By | Legal/Law, Practice, Practice Highlight, Youth & Families

Affordable Care Act Eligibility for Special Immigrant Juveniles and Other Immigrant Children

Kids in Need of Defense (December 4, 2024)

In November 2024, many young immigrants became eligible to purchase health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Exchanges. This FAQ reviews common questions around eligibility for the ACA for Special Immigrant Juveniles and other immigrant children.

Jan 02
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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.

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