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The Trump Administration’s First 100 Days of Immigration Policy: Impacts to Immigrant Children and Families

By | CICW Publications, Deportation, Detention, Family Separation, Federal Policy, ICE, Immigrant Youth, Immigration Enforcement, Immigration Relief, Law & Policy, Legal/Law, New CICW Resources, Policy Briefs & Analyses, Social Work, Unaccompanied Minors

The Trump Administration’s First 100 Days of Immigration Policy: Impacts to Immigrant Children and Families

CICW Research Workgroup, Center on Immigration and Child Welfare Initiative (August 2025)

This policy brief examines the impacts on immigrant children and families of the Trump administration’s immigration-related actions during his first 100 days in office, and proposes solutions to protect their health and wellbeing.

“It’s Horrible to Live Like This”: Immigration Policy’s Real-Time Impact on Young Children

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

“It’s Horrible to Live Like This”: Immigration Policy’s Real-Time Impact on Young Children

Juliana Zhou & Elisa Minoff, Center for the Study of Social Policy (July 16, 2025)

This brief details interviews with child care providers who report that the Trump administration’s mass deportation agenda is causing families to withdraw toddlers from care, children to experience heightened anxiety, and providers to fear for their own safety while trying to support immigrant families.

Deportation Preparation Manual for Immigrant Families

By | Deportation, Detention, Family Separation, ICE, Immigration Enforcement, Practice, Practice Highlight, Youth & Families

Deportation Preparation Manual for Immigrant Families

Appleseed Network (July 2025)

This manual contains detailed information on issues like school safety, child custody, psychological issues for children, and much more in order for immigrant families to prepare for potential deportation. It’s available in both English and Spanish. There is also an accompanying webinar reviewing the manual.

2025 ICE Detained Parents Directive

By | Deportation, Detention, Federal Policy, ICE, Immigration Enforcement, Law & Policy, Parental Interests Directive

2025 ICE Detained Parents Directive

U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (July 2, 2025)

ICE released a revised Detained Parents Directive that provides guidelines for ensuring detained or deported immigrant parents can make decisions about their minor children’s care and participate in child welfare and family court proceedings.

Shifting Immigration Policies Jeopardize Immigrant Families with Children

By | Deportation, Immigrant Families Research, Immigration Enforcement, Research

Shifting Immigration Policies Jeopardize Immigrant Families with Children

Dulce Gonzalez, Hamutal Bernstein, Jennifer M. Haley, & Genevieve M. Kenney; Urban Institute (May 29, 2025)

This brief examines the challenges immigrant families with children face in accessing basic housing, food, and healthcare needs, along with their immigration-related fears about using services and concerns about deportation and policy changes.

Living in an Undocumented Immigrant Family Under the Second Trump Administration: Fear, Uncertainty, and Impacts on Health and Well-Being

By | Deportation, Immigrant Families Research, Immigration Enforcement, Research, Research Highlight

Living in an Undocumented Immigrant Family Under the Second Trump Administration: Fear, Uncertainty, and Impacts on Health and Well-Being

Drishti Pillai, Isabelle Valdes, Alisha Rao, Samantha Artiga, Liz Hamel, and Shannon Schumacher; Kaiser Family Foundation (May 8, 2025)

This report shares findings from focus groups with undocumented Hispanic adults or adults living with an undocumented immigrant to provide insight into the experiences of these families amid the current environment.

“Families getting separated feels bad”: Latinx children’s perceptions of the immigration climate and socialization process

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

“Families getting separated feels bad”: Latinx children’s perceptions of the immigration climate and socialization process

Cecilia Ayon, Briseida Salazar, & Kaitlyn M. Han; Family Relations (March 7, 2025)

This study examined the emotional responses and the immigration socialization process for children in California navigating the immigration policy climate.

Quick Guide: Defending SIJS Clients in Removal Proceedings

By | Deportation, Immigrant Youth, Immigration Relief, Legal Professionals, Legal/Law, Practice, Practice Highlight, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)

Quick Guide: Defending SIJS Clients in Removal Proceedings

Immigrant Legal Resource Center & End SIJS Backlog Coalition

This advisory outlines strategies for advocating against a client’s deportation and ensuring a strong record for appeal during removal proceedings for clients seeking SIJS.

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