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Research Highlight

Health Risks of Unaccompanied Immigrant Children in Federal Custody and in US Communities

By | Child Well-Being, Foster Care, Immigrant Youth, Research, Research Highlight, Unaccompanied Minors, Unaccompanied Minors Research

Health Risks of Unaccompanied Immigrant Children in Federal Custody and in US Communities

Janine Young, Warren Binford, Michael Garcia Bochenek, and Jordan Greenbaum; American Journal of Public Health (February 21, 2024)

A group of medical and legal experts provide an overview health risks for unaccompanied children in U.S. federal custody and  recommendations to improve their health and well-being during custody and once released to sponsors.

Families Torn Apart: Language-Based Discrimination at the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families

By | Child Welfare System Research, Culture: Issues & Competencies, Language Issues, Research, Research Highlight, Social Work

Families Torn Apart: Language-Based Discrimination at the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families

Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law & Justice (January 2021)

This reports explores research on the extent to which the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) provided adequate language access to limited English proficient (LEP) individuals. Findings identified a failure to provide these federally mandated services and critical implications and disparities for the experiences of LEP families who become involved with DCF.

The Fiscal Impact of Refugees and Asylees at the Federal, State, and Local Levels from 2005-2019

By | Immigrant Families Research, Research, Research Highlight
Robin Ghertner, Suzanne Macartney and Meredith Dost; Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (February 15, 2024)
This analysis explores the fiscal impact of asylees and refugees on federal, state, and local governments from 2005 to 2019.

At the Border and Beyond: Research-Informed Approaches to Advance Immigrant Well-Being

By | Child Well-Being, ICE, Immigrant Families Research, Immigration Enforcement, Research, Research Highlight

At the Border and Beyond: Research-Informed Approaches to Advance Immigrant Well-Being

Im/migrant Scholar Well-Being Collaborative (February 27, 2024)

This briefing reviews new empirical research on immigration policies focused on immigrant well-being, including research on the impact of the 100-mile border zone, bond amounts in immigration courts, and ICE’s surveillance technology. 

Gaps in Sponsor Screening and Followup Raise Safety Concerns for Unaccompanied Children

By | Child Well-Being, Immigrant Youth, Research, Research Highlight, Unaccompanied Minors, Unaccompanied Minors Research

Gaps in Sponsor Screening and Followup Raise Safety Concerns for Unaccompanied Children

Office of Inspector General, U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services (February 15, 2024)

This report highlights the findings and recommendations of a review of ORR’s implementation of sponsor screening and post-release followup calls for children in ORR custody.

Most Hispanic Immigrants Say Their Lives Are Better In The U.S. But Face Financial And Health Care Challenges: The 2023 KFF/LA Times Survey of Immigrants

By | Immigrant Families Research, Language Issues, Research, Research Highlight

Most Hispanic Immigrants Say Their Lives Are Better In The U.S. But Face Financial And Health Care Challenges: The 2023 KFF/LA Times Survey of Immigrants

Schumacher et al., Kaiser Family Foundation (January 18, 2024)

This report explores the experiences of Hispanic immigrants and the unique challenges many face related to limited English proficiency, citizenship status, income, insurance, and education.

Opportunities for Welcome: Lessons Learned for Supporting People Seeking Asylum in Chicago, Denver, New York City, and Portland, Maine

By | Immigrant Families Research, Immigration Enforcement, Research, Research Highlight, Social Work

Opportunities for Welcome: Lessons Learned for Supporting People Seeking Asylum in Chicago, Denver, New York City, and Portland, Maine

Women’s Refugee Commission (November 30, 2023)

Informed by research in NYC; Portland, Maine; Denver; and Chicago, this report provides recommendations on policies and practices to support people seeking asylum and other vulnerable populations.

False Hopes: Over 100,000 Immigrant Youth Trapped in the SIJS Backlog

By | Immigrant Families Research, Immigrant Youth, Immigration Relief, Legal/Law, Research, Research Highlight, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)

False Hopes: Over 100,000 Immigrant Youth Trapped in the SIJS Backlog

Rachel Leya Davidson, Laila L. Hlass, Katia Leiva, and Gabriela Cruz; End SIJS Backlog Coalition (December 2023)

This report, informed by new data from USCIS through FOIA litigation, reviews the growing SIJS backlog and highlights first-hand stories of SIJS youth on its impact.

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