Public Charge Regulation Toolkit
Protecting Immigrant Families Coalition (July 16, 2026)
This toolkit includes various educational materials and resources related to the newly released final public charge rule.
Family Preparedness Plan for Immigrant Families
Kids in Need of Defense (March 11, 2026)
This family preparedness guide helps immigrant parents and caregivers plan for potential separation by organizing key documents, identifying trusted caregivers, and ensuring children are protected if a parent becomes unavailable.
Guía para madres y padres retornados a Honduras con hijos/as menores de 18 años en Estados Unidos
Kids in Need of Defense (March 17, 2026)
This guide outlines the essential steps for parents deciding whether to reunite with their children in Honduras or arrange care for them in the U.S. in their absence, along with resources for further help.
Caregiver Guide: Talking to Children about Immigration Enforcement
Immigrant Family Mental Health Advocacy Program, University of Illinois Chicago (December 2025)
This parent-facing brochure offers guidance on how to talk with children about immigration enforcement and raids in their communities.
Changes in Immigrant Eligibility Toolkit
Protecting Immigrant Families (December 8, 2025)
This toolkit clarifies which public benefits — including SNAP, Medicaid, and Head Start — immigrant families may still be eligible for, addressing the confusion around eligibility rules that causes many families to forgo food and nutrition support they qualify for.
Protect Your Children: Temporary Guardianship FAQ
World Voices Media and La Red Hispana
This website offers state-by-state guidance on designating temporary guardianship to a trusted adult, with FAQs about establishing emergency contacts or temporary caregivers in case parents are detained or deported and separated from their children.
Before ICE: A Guide for Parents at Risk of Deportation or Detention
Documented (July 30, 2025)
This guide provides important steps for parents at risk of detention or deportation to consider to ensure their child’s well-being.
State Child Safety Plans
Appleseed Network (2025)
These state-specific guides help immigrant families create safety plans for their children in case of detention or deportation, providing information on custody options, legal forms, vital records, and consulate contacts.
Know Your Rights: Five Things Parents Detained by ICE Should Know
CLASP & NILC (November 2025)
This resource for immigrant parents outlines the rights that parents have while being apprehended and detained by ICE. Additional languages are forthcoming.
Staying Whole: A Love Letter to Immigrant Parents
Children Thrive Action Network, National Parents Union, and Little Justice Leaders (October 2025)
This resource, available in English and Spanish, provides immigrant parents with mental health support, safety planning guidance, and strategies for talking with their children during immigration enforcement, addressing the emotional toll of federal immigration policies on families and communities.
