New video helps Spanish-speaking parents understand how to communicate with their children in uncertain immigration circumstances.
Watch the VideoThis web seminar discusses: 1) what is happening nationally with immigration law and policy; 2) protections for immigrant families in child welfare; and 3) immigration relief options for children and families.
View the SeminarFoster parents follow guidelines for credentialing that vary by state. Although nothing in federal law prohibits persons with undocumented status from becoming foster parents, many states – but not all – prohibit those who are undocumented from obtaining foster parent status. This lack of credentialing opportunity for those without legal status results in both reduced financial resources to those relatives who potentially want to foster and are not documented and reduced opportunity for children to be placed in kinship care situations when these constraints are prohibitive.
State variations in law and policy are examined here for how they affect foster licensure. A summary version of this resource is also available.
This publication provides practical information for global support and protection of children “on the move” and their rights. It may serve as a guide for policy-makers and those working with migrant children.
Get the GuideThis 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.
Read the ReportChild well-being and long-term development are impacted by policies’ potential harm to parent-child relationships, education, mental health, and economic security.
Read the PublicationThis report provides details about intentional and unintentional family separation, absence of humanitarian considerations, and effects of these experiences on immigrant families.
Read the ReportPsychological harm and behavioral consequences from fear and stress can occur in children of immigrant families even if parents are not deported or detained.
Read MoreThis report provides background and scope on the situation of unaccompanied migrant children in the U.S. as well as the current related policy landscape and practice in various government agencies to address this population.
Read Full ReportFindings demonstrate population growth of children of immigrants, locations, and other details that statistically describe their presence and circumstances in the U.S.
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