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The Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders Among Latino Parents

By | Immigrant Families Research, Research, Research Highlight

The Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders Among Latino Parents

María A. Ramos-Olazagasti and C. Andrew Conway, National Research Center on Hispanic Children & Families (May 19, 2022)

This research brief explores the prevalence of mental health disorders among Hispanic parents of children, including the variation according to place of birth, and discusses strategies for improving access to mental health services for this population.

Do state laws reduce uptake of Medicaid/CHIP by U.S. citizen children in immigrant families: evaluating evidence for a chilling effect

By | Child Well-Being, Immigrant Families Research, Legal/Law, Research, Research Highlight, State Policies

Do state laws reduce uptake of Medicaid/CHIP by U.S. citizen children in immigrant families: evaluating evidence for a chilling effect

Sylvia E. Twersky, International Journal for Equity in Health (April 12, 2022)

This research documents the negative impact of immigrant restrictive state legislation on access to health insurance coverage (e.g., Medicaid/CHIP) for U.S. citizen children in immigrant families.

National Immigration Summit: Centering the Needs of Children & Families

By | Opportunities

National Immigration Summit: Centering the Needs of Children & Families

June 23, 2022 • 10am – 1pm CST

This third annual Immigration Summit will explore the unique challenges facing immigrant children and their families as well as child-forward immigration policies, access to basic needs and mental health resources, education, and how to shift the narrative surrounding immigrants and immigration.

Fairfax Co. school board votes to make immigrant families feel safer

By | In the News

Fairfax Co. school board votes to make immigrant families feel safer

Michelle Murillo, WTOP News (April 29, 2022)

The Fairfax County School Board in VA has voted unanimously to implement a “trust policy,” which states that the school district will not voluntarily share information about the immigration status of students and their families with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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