This briefing reviews the history of state licensed care for children in federal immigration custody, its requirements and recent erosion, and provides recommendations to decrease the government’s reliance on unlicensed placements and restore the protections of state licensing.
This report highlights the findings and recommendations of a review of ORR’s implementation of sponsor screening and post-release followup calls for children in ORR custody.
This timeline reviews international and domestic agreements, laws, and policies impacting the U.S. response to children on the move.
This policy brief highlights four key recommendations to improve care for unaccompanied minors in ORR custody and move away from congregate care settings.
This white paper provides a thorough assessment of the Biden administration’s policies for children facing removal in immigration court.
This explainer reviews the recent Biden administration notice for proposed rulemaking related to the care of unaccompanied minors in ORR custody and highlights advocates’ recommendations.
This tip sheet provides an overview of unaccompanied minors and important considerations for supporting the kinship families who care for them upon release from ORR.
The resource explores the specialized models that child welfare agencies in CA, NJ, NM, NYC, and OR have implemented in order to meet the unique needs of immigrant children and families who become involved with the child welfare system.
This article examines the impacts of the Zero Tolerance Policy on unaccompanied minors, including their numbers, time in ORR custody, and likelihood of family reunification.
This policy brief reviews the Immigration Court Efficiency and Children’s Court Act of 2023 which has the potential to create a more child-friendly environment for UCs navigating the U.S. immigration system.
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