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Implications of Immigration Enforcement Activities for the Well-Being of Children in Immigrant Families: A review of the literature – Migration Policy Institute

Immigration - ResourcesBy Catherine Jahnes April 4, 2018

Immigration enforcement activities have changed drastically over the past two decades with more immigration enforcement occurring in the country as opposed to primarily at the borders. These activities impact millions of families. This comprehensive report details the impacts of detention and deportation on children in immigrant families. The Migration Policy Institute and the Urban Institute…

A Profile of U.S. Children with Unauthorized Immigrant Parents – Migration Policy Institute

Immigration - ResourcesBy Catherine Jahnes April 4, 2018

This fact sheet from the Migration Policy Institute outlines the disadvantages children in immigrant families face, including access to early education, limited English proficiency, poverty, and less socioeconomic progress than peers. The fact sheet also provides background data on the number and characteristics of children in immigrant families.

Immigrant Families in America Today: How fear and toxic stress are affecting daily life, well-being, and health – GCIR Partner Webinar

Immigration - Resources, NewsBy Catherine Jahnes March 26, 2018

Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) presented a webinar on health in immigrant families as they face rapidly changing immigration policies today. Check out GCIR’s resources on immigration and health here!