Jul 14, 2020 | Report/Brief | Wendy Cervantes

[Executive Summary] The Day That ICE Came: How Worksite Raids Are Once Again Harming Children and Families

The reemergence of worksite raids is an example of the Trump Administration’s enforcement-heavy approach that harms not only workers, but also families and communities.

Jun 18, 2020 | Press Release | Immigrant Children and Families

Supreme Court Rules DACA Cancellation Was Illegal: Over 250,000 American Children Can Sleep Tonight

May 7, 2020 | Blog Post | Madison Allen

Five Ways to Help Ensure Pandemic-EBT Reaches Immigrant Families

Mar 16, 2020 | Report/Brief | Rebecca Ullrich

No Longer Feeling Safe: Perspectives on immigration policy from early childhood professionals

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

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Renewal of Hudson jail ICE contract would be approval of negligence | Opinion

November 23, 2020 | Press Release | Immigrant Children and Families

CLASP Applauds Nomination of Mayorkas to DHS

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Election Sets Stage for New Direction

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Senate Republicans Choose Coney Barrett Over People with Low Incomes

October 23, 2020 | Blog Post | Immigrant Children and Families

Three years later, and at least 545 children are still separated from parents

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