Oct 8, 2021 | Blog Post | Wendy Cervantes

Biden Administration’s Deportation Policy Doesn’t Center Needs of Children and Families

While a new memo on immigration enforcement brings a welcome change in tone and makes some progress, it still falls short.

Mar 12, 2021 | Blog Post | Wendy Cervantes

Five Ways the American Dream and Promise Act Helps Children and Families

Mar 11, 2021 | Fact Sheet | Wendy Cervantes

How the U.S. Citizenship Act Impacts Children

Feb 11, 2021 | Report/Brief | Juan Carlos Gomez

Immigrant Families during the Pandemic: On the Frontlines but Left Behind

Children in immigrant families make up one-quarter of all children in the United States and represent the fastest growing segment of the country's increasingly diverse child population. Yet immigrant children and families are more likely to be low income and face systemic barriers to health and nutrition supports. Harsh immigration enforcement policies also threaten the safety and wellbeing of the millions of children in mixed-status families. CLASP advocates for federal and state policy reforms to promote health, economic security, and overall success for immigrant children, youth, and families.

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Wendy Cervantes

Director, Immigration and Immigrant Families

Immigrant Children and Families

New from CLASP

October 18, 2021 | Blog Post | Immigrant Children and Families

Embracing An End to Worksite Raids, We Call for Healing and Centering Children’s Wellbeing

October 8, 2021 | Blog Post | Immigrant Children and Families

Biden Administration’s Deportation Policy Doesn’t Center Needs of Children and Families

October 6, 2021 | Blog Post | Immigrant Children and Families

Celebrating Migrant and Seasonal Head Start and Immigrant Workers during Hispanic Heritage Month

September 30, 2021 | Press Release | Immigrant Children and Families

Latest Parliamentarian Opinion Won’t Stop Push for Citizenship Pathway

September 24, 2021 | News Clip | Immigrant Children and Families

Budget Reconciliation Could Provide Path to Citizenship for Millions of Immigrants

Being Ready for Immigration Raids

Families, providers, and communities must be prepared for immigration raids. We've compiled resources to help stakeholders and providers support children and families who may be affected by immigration raids. These resources can also help providers keep their programs safe and trusted spaces for the families they serve.

Immigration Raid Resources