A new study shows that immigration relief, such as the DACA program, bestowed upon undocumented parents improves the mental health and well-being of their children. In fact, diagnoses of mental illness in the children of DACA-protected mothers fell by about 50% after the temporary relief came into effect.
Read MoreThis study examines how children’s and parents’ immigration status (U.S. born, legal immigrant, or undocumented) is associated with children’s access to insurance and healthcare and with children’s physical health. (Link provides abstract only without institutional or paid access.)
Read the AbstractU.S. citizen children and their undocumented parents often share risks and limitations associated with undocumented immigration status, characterized here as multigenerational punishment, a distinct form of legal violence where the sanctions intended for a specific population spill over to negatively affect individuals who are not targeted by laws. (Link provides abstract only without institutional or paid access.)
Read the AbstractThis research has implications for policy makers and researchers interested in reducing child poverty in complex family structures and underscores the need to revisit child support policies for mixed-status families. (Link provides abstract only without institutional or paid access.)
Read the AbstractStudy examines racial/ethnic differences in nine adversities among children (birth to 17) in the National Survey of Child Health and determines how differences vary by immigration history and income. (Link provides abstract only without institutional or paid access.)
Read the AbstractThis report provides insight into how gender, race, ethnicity and more affect formative developmental experiences in young people. It also provides recommendations for child welfare professionals on how to best support both parents and children through this process.
Read the ReportThe Russell Sage Foundation published this journal issue, with various articles that examine policy changes and how they have affected the welfare of undocumented immigrants, their families, and their communities.
Get the JournalThis report shows that 68% of detained immigrants in CA are unrepresented. Legal representation can be a major determining factor in the outcome of immigration cases, as those with counsel succeed more than five times as often their unrepresented counterparts. As such, it is both fiscally responsible and morally necessary for CA to defend its residents facing detention and deportation.
Read the ReportBefore and during migration, many unaccompanied children who come to the U.S. have endured violence. This study examines their experiences.
Learn MoreThis report presents findings on mental health services, cultural competency and quality of staff training related to language, cultural, time and institutional barriers. It highlights the gaps in training, areas for development and recommends future training materials.
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