With contributions from Randy Capps. Approximately how many children in the US have at least one parent who is an unauthorized immigrant? Are there states or regions more heavily impacted by this? Key facts: About one quarter of all children in the US have an immigrant parent. That’s 18 million children. Of these children, 5.1…
With contributions from Gabrielle Lessard & Jenny Rejeske, What are the public charge rules? Why do the potential public charge rule changes matter for immigrant families? A public charge is a person who is dependent on the government for material and financial support. Whether a person is likely to become a public charge is assessed…
With contributions from Willemijn Keizer. Family preparedness for immigrant families includes gathering necessary documentation, appointing a caregiver or guardian for your children, and deciding where you would like your children to live in case of your deportation. These decisions are heartbreakingly difficult for families. While necessary, they must be distressing for parents, guardians, and children.…
With contributions from Megan Finno-Velasquez. CICW Q&AHow do children in immigrant families enter the child welfare system? There are two main pathways to entry into the child welfare system: 1) direct, when immigration enforcement (i.e., parent detention, deportation) causes family separation, leaving no one to care for the children, and 2) indirect, when stressors and pressures…
With contributions from Wendy Cervantes, Hannah Matthews, and Rebecca Ullrich Q&A with CLASPWhy does the impact of immigration policies on young children matter? Why does it matter for child care and early education providers? CLASP decided to conduct this research at the beginning of 2017, after the Trump Administration announced a series of executive orders that…