The Secure the Border Act’s Catastrophic Implications for Unaccompanied Children
Kids in Needs of Defense (May 4, 2023)
This policy brief outlines the negative repercussions of the proposed Secure the Border Act for unaccompanied children.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Girasol Resources for Immigrant Children, Families, and Advocates
Girasol Texas, University of Texas at Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work, (November 2021)
This list of resources provides an overview of all the resources available on the Girasol resource page to support immigrant children, families, and advocates.
Guidance for Immigrant and Refugee Families: Parenting in a New Country
Child Welfare Information Gateway (December 2022)
This factsheet for immigrant and refugee parents highlights the challenges immigrant families may face while raising children in a new country and provides guidance and resources for navigating these challenges.
Working With Immigrant and Refugee Families: A Guide for Child Welfare Agencies
Child Welfare Information Gateway (October 2022)
This bulletin describes key considerations and challenges for child welfare agencies serving immigrant and refugee families and provides systemwide strategies that agencies can use to improve outcomes for this population.
Working With Immigrant Families: A Guide for Child Welfare Caseworkers
Child Welfare Information Gateway (October 2022)
This bulletin outlines key considerations for child welfare caseworkers working with immigrant and refugee families and provides strategies to improve services for this population that take into account the unique challenges and circumstances these children and families face.
