Children of Immigrants Archives - Children Thrive Action Network

Leading children’s organizations urge the Biden-Harris Administration to protect against future family separation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 25, 2022 Contact: Tom Salyers ([email protected]/ 202-607-1074); Claudia Hernandez ([email protected]/ (619-581-2963) Washington, D.C. — Today, thousands of organizations and individuals are submitting recommendations to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) calling for major changes in federal immigration enforcement and greater protections for children in immigrant Read more…

By Children Thrive Action Network, 3 yearsJanuary 25, 2022 ago

General

Child-Focused Comment in Response to DHS Public Charge ANPRM

More than 80 national, state and local organizations dedicated to advocating for and serving children and youth submitted this comment in response to the Department of Homeland Security’s advanced notice of proposed rulemaking on the public charge policy. The comment provides recommendations for DHS to craft a rule that considers Read more…

By Children Thrive Action Network, 3 yearsOctober 22, 2021 ago

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5 Year Bar State Fact Sheets

Under current law, immigrants with legal permanent resident (LPR) status must wait five years before being able to access critical supports like Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, and Supplemental Security Income. Nationally, over 1.7 million Read more…

By Children Thrive Action Network, 3 yearsSeptember 28, 2021 ago

Events

Healing & Thriving: A National Summit on Children of Immigrants

On June 23rd, CTAN, CLASP, Children at Risk, and several other partners will co-host a virtual event from 11AM-3PM ET entitled “Healing and Thriving: A National Summit on Children of Immigrants.” The event will focus on national and state policy and practice opportunities for supporting children in immigrant families. REGISTER Read more…

By Children Thrive Action Network, 4 yearsJune 15, 2021 ago

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CTAN Policy Principles to Advance the Wellbeing of Children of Immigrants

The Children Thrive Action Network (CTAN) created this set of policy principles, which include a clear path to citizenship; advancement of the health, educational success, and economic security of children and their families; and promotion of family unity and child wellbeing in immigration policy. To date, the organizations below have Read more…

By Children Thrive Action Network, 4 yearsJune 4, 2021 ago

Events

I ❤️ My Immigrant Family

Did you miss the “I ❤ My Immigrant Family” video premiere? Don’t worry, you can still watch the full event here: The video is a celebration of immigrants, led by children of immigrants. What will it take to ensure all children can thrive? Hosted by Paola Ramos, renowned journalist, the Read more…

By Children Thrive Action Network, 4 yearsMay 24, 2021 ago