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Immigration Relief

Spanish-language Early Education Instructional Video to Help Immigrant Parents Talk to Kids

By | Child Well-Being, Family Separation, Immigration Relief, Practice Highlight, Spanish Resources, Youth & Families

Spanish-language Early Education Instructional Video to Help Immigrant Parents Talk to Kids

Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors (2017)

New video helps Spanish-speaking parents understand how to communicate with their children in uncertain immigration circumstances.

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Immigration and Child Welfare: What do We Need to Know in 2017?

By | Child Well-Being, Federal Policy, Immigration Enforcement, Immigration Relief, Law & Policy, Law/Policy Highlight, Legal/Law, Parental Interests Directive, Presentations

Immigration and Child Welfare: What do We Need to Know in 2017?

Amy Lemley, Angie Junck, and Rachel Prandini; John Burton Advocates for Youth and ILRC (June 23, 2017)

This 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.

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Children on the move: From protection towards a quality sustainable solution

By | Child Well-Being, Immigration Relief, Practice Highlight, Social Work, Social Workers

Children on the move: From protection towards a quality sustainable solution

International Social Service (ISS), June 2017

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.

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Trump’s Executive Orders and Immigrants’ Access to Health, Food, and Other Public Programs

By | Child Abuse/Neglect Prevention, Immigration Relief, Legal/Law, Practice Highlight, Social Work, Social Workers

Trump’s Executive Orders and Immigrants’ Access to Health, Food, and Other Public Programs

National Immigration Law Center (March 22, 2017)

This publication seeks to clarify changes to rules and policies that affect immigrants’ access to health, nutrition, and other critical programs in response to executive orders on “public charges”. It is intended as a resource for speaking with immigrants and immigrant families.

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Disaster Preparedness in Migrant Communities: A Manual for First Responders

By | Culture: Issues & Competencies, Immigration Relief, Practice Highlight, Social Workers, Unaccompanied Minors

Disaster Preparedness in Migrant Communities: A Manual for First Responders

Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Service (2017)

A guide providing insight into the unique experience of disasters for migrant/newcomer communities as well as best practices for preparing and responding for disasters in this context.

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Quick Guide to Federal Child Welfare and Immigration Law

By | Family Separation, ICE, Immigration Relief, Kinship Care, Legal Professionals, Legal/Law, Parenting, Practice, Social Workers, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)

Quick Guide to Federal Child Welfare and Immigration Law

by ABA (March 15, 2017)

This document offers a brief overview of law and resources for child welfare attorneys and others who seek options for immigrant children or parents.

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Family Preparedness Plan

By | Detention, Family Separation, ICE, Immigration Enforcement, Immigration Relief, Kinship Care, Practice Highlight, Spanish Resources, Youth & Families

Family Preparedness Plan

Immigrant Legal Resource Center (March 2017)

This planning guide (also available in Spanish and Chinese) helps immigrant parents in undocumented or mixed-status families prepare for the unexpected through concrete steps like arranging for alternative care for children if it should be needed.

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