Immigration Resources for Young Children and Their Families

A Repository of Resources

Name	Description
DEC Statement on Children and Immigration Policy	DEC Position Statement
Unpacking the New HHS Notice on Public Benefits: What Programs Need to Know	Webinar
Preserving Parental Rights in the Face of Immigration Enforcement: What To Know about the New Detained Parent Directive	The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) Blog
The 2025 ICE Detained Parents Directive Practice Advisory for Child Welfare Administrators and Practitioners	Center on Immigration and Child Welfare
The ICE Detained Parent Directive: How Child Welfare Agencies and Immigration Attorneys Can Advocate with ICE for Fair Treatment of Detained or Deported Parents	Immigrant Legal Resource Center
A Love Letter and Support Guide for Families Navigating Harmful Immigration Raids and Policies	English
A Love Letter and Support Guide for Families Navigating Harmful Immigration Raids and Policies	Spanish
A Guide to Creating “Safe Space” Policies for Early Childhood Programs	Guide for advocates and policy makers
Protecting Mothers and Babies: Advocating for Families Amid Immigration Enforcement	Webinar
Creating Safe Spaces: Protecting Child Care Programs Amid Immigration Enforcement	Webinar
EC Immigration Toolkit	Toolkit
Immigration Enforcement Resources for Families and Day Care Providers	Non-regulatory guidance on immigration enforcement actions at day care facilities
Immigration Legal Resource Center Community Resources	Resource List
Detained or Deported: What About My Children?	Parental Rights Toolkit
Know Your Rights: Five Things Parents Detained by ICE Should Know	Blog post
Know Your Rights: Spanish	Blog post
Know Your Rights: What to Do if You Are Arrested or Detained by Immigration	Blog post
How to Talk to Children About ICE and Immigration	Blog post
National Immigration Legal Services Directory	Non-Profit Legal Directory
How to Talk to Kids about Tough Topics	Sesame Workshop
Social Story: Understanding ICE and Keeping Our Community Safe	Bilingual
Tips for Talking to Your Kids	English
Tips for Talking to Your Kids	Spanish
Coping with Immigration & the Family	Bilingual Tip Sheets
Supporting Young Children Affected by Family Separation Policies	Blog post

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