Resources

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.

Social Justice for Young Children Conversation Series: Working Across Silos and in Community to Support Children of Immigrants

By | Practice, Practice Highlight, Social Workers

Social Justice for Young Children Conversation Series: Working Across Silos and in Community to Support Children of Immigrants

Wendy Cervantes and Adriana Cadena, Foundation for Child Development (January 31, 2024)

This piece highlights how building strong cross-sector alliances and bringing in the voices of immigrant families to inform policy priorities are key for supporting children of immigrants.

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. 

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

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

Protecting Access to Education for Unaccompanied 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 unaccompanied children, explains where caregivers can go for help, and outlines responsibilities for public schools. 

Care or Control? Reexamining the immigration system in place for youth and children

By | Child Well-Being, Deportation, Detention, Foster Care, Immigrant Youth, Practice Highlight, Social Work, Social Workers, Unaccompanied Minors

Care or Control? Reexamining the immigration system in place for youth and children

Migration Center, University of South Carolina (May 5, 2023)

This webinar reviews key policies, programs, and services that impact migrant youth and their families, including conditions in countries of origin, pathways from detention to sponsor release, community integration, and deportation.

Working With Immigrant and Refugee Families: A Guide for Child Welfare Agencies

By | Culture: Issues & Competencies, Immigrant Youth, Immigration Relief, Practice, Practice Highlight, Social Workers, State Policies

Working With Immigrant and Refugee Families: A Guide for Child Welfare Agencies

Child Welfare Information Gateway (October 2022)

This bulletin describes key considerations and challenges for child welfare agencies serving immigrant and refugee families and provides systemwide strategies that agencies can use to improve outcomes for this population.

Working With Immigrant Families: A Guide for Child Welfare Caseworkers

By | Culture: Issues & Competencies, Deportation, Immigrant Youth, Kinship Care, Practice, Practice Highlight, Social Work, Social Workers, Trauma

Working With Immigrant Families: A Guide for Child Welfare Caseworkers

Child Welfare Information Gateway (October 2022)

This bulletin outlines key considerations for child welfare caseworkers working with immigrant and refugee families and provides strategies to improve services for this population that take into account the unique challenges and circumstances these children and families face.

Striving for Equity for Young Children of Immigrants with Disabilities

By | Child Well-Being, Culture: Issues & Competencies, Practice, Practice Highlight, Social Work, Social Workers

Striving for Equity for Young Children of Immigrants with Disabilities

Dr. Cady Landa, Global Family Research Project (October 25, 2021)

This webpage discusses considerations and recommendations for working with children of immigrants with disabilities and provides a resource with links to additional research, frameworks, practices, and recommendations.

New Priority Released: Supporting Immigrant Youth & Children in Foster Care

By | Culture: Issues & Competencies, Foster Care, Immigrant Youth, Practice, Social Work, Social Workers

New Priority Released: Supporting Immigrant Youth & Children in Foster Care

National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council (December 2022)

The National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council has released a new set of priorities to improve support to immigrant youth and children who experience foster care based on a recent survey of youth who have navigated both systems.

Trafficking Prevention and Protection Resources for Working with Unaccompanied Children

By | Immigrant Youth, Practice, Practice Highlight, Safety, Social Work, Social Workers, Training & Tools, Trainings, Unaccompanied Minors

Trafficking Prevention and Protection Resources for Working with Unaccompanied Children

Office on Trafficking in Persons (n.d.)

This webpage provides various resources for responding to human trafficking concerns among unaccompanied minors, including trainings, screening and reporting guidance, and prevention and awareness resources.

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