Policy Approaches to Achieve Health Equity for Immigrant Children

Policy Approaches to Achieve Health Equity for Immigrant Children

Ben D’Avanzo, Gabrielle Lessard, Jenny Rejeske, Wendy Cervantes, Isha Weerasinghe; Academic Pediatrics (April 4, 2025)

This paper proposes comprehensive policy recommendations to support children in immigrant families, including access to permanent immigration status, culturally responsive mental health services, safe spaces, child-centered immigration policies, expanded access to public programs, and robust research.

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