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Sep 28
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“It felt like hitting rock bottom”: A qualitative exploration of the mental health impacts of immigration enforcement and discrimination on US-citizen, Mexican children

By | Child Well-Being, Deportation, Family Separation, Immigrant Families Research, Immigration Enforcement, Research, Research Highlight, Trauma

“It felt like hitting rock bottom”: A qualitative exploration of the mental health impacts of immigration enforcement and discrimination on US-citizen, Mexican children

Jamile Tellez Lieberman, Carmen R. Valdez, Jessie Kemmick Pintor, Philippe Weisz, Amy Carroll-Scott, Kevin Wagner & Ana P. Martinez-Donate; Latino Studies (May 15, 2023)

This qualitative study examines children’s experiences of discrimination, parental deportation or threat thereof, and perceived impacts on mental health, and revealed detrimental impacts to their psychological well-being.

Jun 29
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Strengthening Border Families: Data Highlights from Interviews & Focus Groups with Immigrant Caregivers

By | Child Well-Being, CICW Publications, Immigrant Families Research, Immigration Enforcement, Language Issues, Public Charge, Reports, Research

Strengthening Border Families: Data Highlights from Interviews & Focus Groups with Immigrant Caregivers

Megan Finno-Velasquez and Sophia Sepp; Center on Immigration and Child Welfare (June 2023)

This report details the findings and implications from the third phase of the Strengthening Border Families study, which interviewed immigrant caregivers with young children in Doña Ana County about their experiences accessing a broad range of supportive services. Read the report in Spanish here.

Jun 28
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Still at Risk: The Urgent Need to Address Immigration Enforcement’s Harms to Children

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

Still at Risk: The Urgent Need to Address Immigration Enforcement’s Harms to Children

Nicole Chávez, Suma Setty, Hannah Liu, and Wendy Cervantes; CLASP & UnidosUS (June 13, 2023)

This report examines trends in U.S. interior immigration enforcement, outlines the negative effects for children with respect to economic security, food access, housing stability, mental health, and educational outcomes, and provides recommendations for local, state, and federal governments to mitigate these harms.

 

May 31
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Strengthening Medical and Mental Health Services for Unaccompanied Children in U.S. Communities

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

Strengthening Medical and Mental Health Services for Unaccompanied Children in U.S. Communities

Jonathan Beier, Karla Fredricks, & Courtney Mosley, Migration Policy Institute (April 24, 2023)

This webinar discusses findings from a recent study on unaccompanied children’s access to medical and mental health services after release from federal custody, highlighting barriers to care and recommendations to strengthen and improve access to these services for UCs. Audio, video, and Powerpoint slides are available and detailed results can be found in the new report A Path to Meeting the Medical and Mental Health Needs of Unaccompanied Children in U.S. Communities.

May 31
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Care or Control? Reexamining the immigration system in place for youth and children

By | Child Well-Being, Deportation, Detention, Foster Care, Immigrant Youth, Practice Highlight, Social Work, Social Workers, Unaccompanied Minors

Care or Control? Reexamining the immigration system in place for youth and children

Migration Center, University of South Carolina (May 5, 2023)

This webinar reviews key policies, programs, and services that impact migrant youth and their families, including conditions in countries of origin, pathways from detention to sponsor release, community integration, and deportation.

May 31
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The Office of Refugee Resettlement Needs To Improve Its Oversight Related to the Placement and Transfer of Unaccompanied Children

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

The Office of Refugee Resettlement Needs To Improve Its Oversight Related to the Placement and Transfer of Unaccompanied Children

Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (May 2023)

This report analyses the adherence of the Office of Refugee Resettlement to its policies and procedures related to making initial placements of unaccompanied children in care provider facilities and when transferring children between facilities and offers recommendations for improvement.

Mar 19
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Unaccompanied immigrant children in long-term foster care: Identifying and operationalizing child welfare outcomes

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

Unaccompanied immigrant children in long-term foster care: Identifying and operationalizing child welfare outcomes

Thomas M. Crea, Kerri Evans, Anayeli Lopez, Robert G. Hasson III, Caroline Palleschi, & Libby Sittley; Child and Family Social Work (January 22, 2022)

This article explores the definitions and various components of safety, permanency and well-being for unaccompanied children in long-term foster care under the Office of Refugee Resettlement.

Mar 19
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Mixed-Status Immigrant Families Disproportionately Experienced Material Hardships in 2021

By | Child Well-Being, Immigrant Families Research, Research, Research Highlight

Mixed-Status Immigrant Families Disproportionately Experienced Material Hardships in 2021

Diana Guelespe, Paola Echave, & Dulce Gonzalez; Urban Institute (February 6, 2023)

This brief examines mixed-status families’ disproportionate experiences of material hardship and discusses relevant policy implications for addressing these disparities.

Mar 19
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Issue Brief: Fast, Not Fair — How Expedited Processes Harm Immigrant Children Seeking Protection

By | Child Well-Being, Federal Policy, Immigrant Youth, Immigration Relief, Law & Policy, Law/Policy Highlight, Legal/Law, Safety

Issue Brief: Fast, Not Fair — How Expedited Processes Harm Immigrant Children Seeking Protection

First Focus on Children & the Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights, (March 6, 2023)

This brief highlights how expedited asylum processes cause harm to children seeking asylum and provides recommendations on how to address these problems.

Mar 19
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Navigating Reunification Challenges: A Toolkit For Sponsors Of Unaccompanied Minors

By | Child Well-Being, Immigrant Youth, Practice, Practice Highlight, Unaccompanied Minors, Youth & Families

Navigating Reunification Challenges: A Toolkit For Sponsors Of Unaccompanied Minors

Hannah M. Gill & Marissa Barrera, LCSW; American Bar Association: Children’s Immigration Law Academy (2022)

This toolkit provides tips, resources, and guided practices on a variety of topics to assist sponsors of unaccompanied children in navigating the complex reunification process.

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