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All State Public Benefits Charts and Interactive Public Benefits Map (2022)

By | Legal Professionals, Legal/Law, Practice, Practice Highlight, Social Work, Social Workers, State Policies

All State Public Benefits Charts and Interactive Public Benefits Map

National Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project (2022)

This page provides state-specific resources to help professionals working with immigrant survivors of various types of violence identify which public benefits immigrant survivors may qualify for.

Opportunities for Welcome: Lessons Learned for Supporting People Seeking Asylum in Chicago, Denver, New York City, and Portland, Maine

By | Immigrant Families Research, Immigration Enforcement, Research, Research Highlight, Social Work

Opportunities for Welcome: Lessons Learned for Supporting People Seeking Asylum in Chicago, Denver, New York City, and Portland, Maine

Women’s Refugee Commission (November 30, 2023)

Informed by research in NYC; Portland, Maine; Denver; and Chicago, this report provides recommendations on policies and practices to support people seeking asylum and other vulnerable populations.

Webinar: Creating Welcoming Spaces for Immigrant Families in Early Childhood Programs

By | Culture: Issues & Competencies, Early Childhood, Language Issues, Practice, Practice Highlight, Social Work, Social Workers, Spanish Resources

Webinar: Creating Welcoming Spaces for Immigrant Families in Early Childhood Programs

The Center for Law and Social Policy (October 25, 2023)

This webinar reviews how child care and early education providers can create safe and welcoming environments for immigrant families, including via eligibility rules, inclusive policies and enrollment practices, and more.

Protecting Access to Education for Migratory Children A Resource for Families and Educators

By | Immigrant Youth, Language Issues, Legal/Law, Practice Highlight, Social Work, Social Workers, Youth & Families

Protecting Access to Education for Migratory Children A Resource for Families and Educators

U.S. Dept of Justice Civil Rights Division, U.S. Dept of Education Office for Civil Rights (June 2023)

This fact sheet highlights challenges in access to education for migratory children, explains where families can go for help, and outlines responsibilities for public schools. 

Addressing the Shift in Child Welfare Practices Serving Latinx Immigrant Population During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Policy Recommendations and Future Directions

By | Child Abuse/Neglect Prevention, Child Well-Being, COVID-19, Federal Policy, Legal/Law, Social Work, State Policies, State Policy

Addressing the Shift in Child Welfare Practices Serving Latinx Immigrant Population During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Policy Recommendations and Future Directions

Marisol Sanchez, Socorro Ramirez-Gamiño; Berkeley Interdisciplinary Migration Initiative (2023)

This policy brief reviews recent research on child welfare agency practices serving immigrants during the pandemic and offers four policy recommendations to response to the needs of immigrant families in the child welfare system.

 

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