Resources for Families & Child Care Providers Interacting with ICE
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Know Your Rights “Red Cards” (many languages available) | Recurso disponible en Español: Tarjetas Rojas
Know Your Rights printable (many languages available) | Recurso disponible en Español: Tarjetas Rojas para imprimir
ICE Home Poster (many languages available) | Recurso disponible en Español: Conozca Sus Derechos con ICE
Know Your Rights ACLU (many languages available) | Recurso disponible en Español: Derechos de los Inmigrantes
Know Your Rights in Maya Mam | Recurso disponible en Español: Conozca sus derechos en Maya Mam
A guide to creating “Safe Space” Policies for Early Childhood Programs
CLASP “Safe Spaces” webpage for early childhood programs
Protecting our Students & Families Toolkit in English | Recurso disponible en Español
Know Your Rights for Immigrant Students & Schools in English | Recurso disponible en Español
15 Things Educators & School Support Staff Can Do to Support Immigrant Youth & Families in English | Recurso disponible en Español: 15 Cosas los Educadores Pueden Hacer para apoyar a Familias Inmigrantes
Supporting Immigrant Students and Families Training Template (Download this PowerPoint template
Immigration Supports for School Leaders | AASA
An Education Leader’s Checklist in Preparation of Potential Immigration Enforcement | AASA
Immigration | American Federation of Teachers
ImmSchools Resources
A Guide to Creating “Safe Space” Policies for Early Childhood Programs | CLASP
Immigrant Legal Resource Center’s family preparedness toolkit (in both English y en Español)
Emergency Contacts/Care for Children – making plans for children whose parents/guardians might be detained
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act information and protections
Step-by-Step Family Preparedness Plan | Immigrant Legal Resource Center | ILRC | Recurso disponible en Español: Plan De Preparación Familiar
Steps To Take To Prepare Your Family – Informed Immigrant
Rapid Response Toolkit – Legal Aid Justice Center | Recurso Disponible en Español: Toolkit de Respuesta Rápida del Centro de Ayuda Legal
EMERGENCY PLAN — We Have Rights | Recurso Disponible en Español: Plan de Emergencia — Tenemos Derechos
Deportation/Planning Manual from the Appleseed Foundation | Recurso Disponible en Español: Haz un plan para proteger a tus hijos y tus finanzas ante una posible deportación
Detained or Deported: What About My Children? from the Women’s Refugee Commission | Recurso Disponible en Español: ME HAN DETENIDO O DEPORTADO: ¿QUÉ PASARÁ CON MIS HIJOS O HIJAS?
Delegation of Parental Authority: U.S. 50 state statutes and forms guide | Recurso Disponible en Espanol: Delegacion de Autoridad Parental
PARENTAL DESIGNATION AND CONSENT TO THE BEGINNING OF STANDBY GUARDIANSHIP CONSENT
Berta and Chico Present: How to Talk to Our Family About Immigration A Guide and Coloring Book for Adults and Families | Recurso Disponible en Español: Berta y Chico Presentan: Como Hablar Con Nuestra Familia Sobre Inmigración Guía y Libro de Colorear para Adultos y Familia
How to help kids cope with ongoing ICE raids, deportations by EdSource | Recurso Disponible en Español: Cómo ayudar a los niños a afrontar las constantes redadas y deportaciones de ICE
Guiding Caregivers: How to talk to a Child about Deportation or Separation
For grounding exercises and other tips and suggestions for self care and mental health, check out the Instagram account of Dr. Yanira Hernandez, Bilingual Therapist, Educator, Speaker @palantetherapy. Here are some of her posts:
- https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKvHEkTBAr8/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=M3E0bTR5aDZscm1m
- https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLDmJNYT6W1/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MXFrNG5td21iZjZxdg==
- https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHofYzHyToD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=b3FxaW11NnZwYm5w
Mutual Aid Hub: Check to see if there is already a mutual aide network in your community or register your network! | Mapa de Redes de Apoyo Comunitario
ICE Detainee Locator to find a loved one apprehended by ICE | Recurso Disponible en Español: Como Localizar a un Ser Querido Detenido por ICE
National Immigration Legal Services Directory provides support to families and providers looking for a free or low-cost immigration attorney in their area
Haitian Bridge Alliance – Black immigrant bail fund; policy info for Black immigrants
The Immigrant Family Manual from the Appleseed Network available in English and Spanish and provides support for families at risk of deportation
National Bail Fund Network locate a bail fund in your state