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Care or Control? Re-examining the Immigration System for Migrant Youth and Children

By | Opportunities

Care or Control? Re-examining the Immigration System for Migrant Youth and Children

Emily Ryo, Luis Zayas, Jodi Berger, Kerri Evans, and Luis Mejía • May 5, 2023 • 10AM – 1PM EST

This webinar will discuss the complex context impacting migrant youth arriving at the US-Mexico border, including the intersection of child welfare, immigration enforcement, and refugee resettlement.

A Path to Meeting the Medical and Mental Health Needs of Unaccompanied Children in U.S. Communities

By | Research, Unaccompanied Minors Research

A Path to Meeting the Medical and Mental Health Needs of Unaccompanied Children in U.S. Communities

Jonathan Beier and Karla Fredricks, Migration Policy Institute (April 2023)

This report summarizes the findings of a study into the barriers facing unaccompanied children in accessing critical medical and mental health care and highlights recommendations to address these barriers and strengthen services for this population.

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