RESOURCES
For our Community
The following packet titled “Child Custody for Parents and Caregivers-An Informational Guide for Immigrant Families” was created by Susan Pearlstein, Senior Attorney, Violence Prevention and Policy Strategist at PHILADELPHIA LEGAL ASSISTANCE, an LSC-funded organization. Reprinted with permission to the Latino Community Center. Adapted by The Family Empowerment and Legal Access Clinic, a legal clinical program at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.
This is the National Immigration Legal Services Directory. You can search for immigration legal services providers by state, county, or detention facility.
This is a page to locate a detainee who is currently in ICE custody or who has been in U.S. Customs and Border Protection's custody for more than 48 hours.
Forms / Formularios
This form will provide your child's caregivers with all the necessary information to ensure the best care for your child in your absence. This form was created by the Latino Community Center, however it is not branded so any organization or individual who needs it can use it.
This guide includes questions to think about when determining an alternative caregiver for a child in the event the parents are detained/deported. When reviewing these questions, consider what categories are most important to the family given their situation.
This resource provides critical information for community members about the newly announced registration process for some undocumented immigrants, including potential risks such as detention, deportation, and legal consequences.
This form will ensure that caregivers have all the details necessary to care for your pets in your absence. This form was created by the Latino Community Center, however it is not branded so any organization or individual who needs it can use it.
This form allows parents to temporarily appoint a guardian or custodian to care for their minor children in case of absence, deportation, or other circumstances. The designated guardian will have legal and physical custody, including the authority to make important decisions regarding the child's well-being, health, and education. This document serves as legal evidence of the parents' intent to ensure the safety and care of their children in their absence.
Informados(as)
These sessions bring together essential information for families and caregivers who want to better understand and support the health, development, and well-being of children in our community. Each session focuses on a different topic relevant to everyday family life, offering practical guidance, tools, and strategies to navigate challenges with confidence.
February - Custody and Foster Care
Gain a clear understanding of the differences between custody and foster care, as well as the processes involved in each. This session also provides important information about what it means to become a foster family and how this role supports children and the broader community.
April - Vaccines and Child Development
Explore how vaccines play a critical role in protecting children’s health and development. This session explains how immunizations help prevent disease, why they're important from a developmental perspective, and how families can make informed health decisions.
May - This session explores the meaning of Pride and the history behind the LGBTQ+ movement, including the first Pride march in Pittsburgh. It also brings attention to the serious challenges LGBTQ+ youth face today and emphasizes the importance of using inclusive language, like correct pronouns, to create respectful and supportive environments for all.
March -Children’s Mental Health in the Current Context
Learn about the mental health challenges children are facing today, especially in light of today’s social and political climate. This session offers practical ideas on how families and caregivers can create safe, emotionally supportive environments that promote resilience and well-being.
May- Asthma and Diabetes in Children
Understand the key aspects of two common chronic conditions: asthma and diabetes. In this session, we discuss symptoms, treatment options, and strategies for prevention, as well as tips for daily management to ensure a better quality of life for children living with these conditions.
For our Partners
In December 2024, the Immigrant Defense Project (IDP), Surveillance Resistance Lab, and Make the Road New York hosted a Train-the-Trainer webinar focused on ICE surveillance and policing. The session provided in-depth information on how ICE operates and collects data, alongside essential Know Your Rights guidance for encounters with ICE at homes, on the street, and in cars. Designed for advocates, organizers, and allies, the training aimed to equip participants with the tools to effectively share critical rights information with clients and community members
This updated guide by CLASP reflects the changes made to the safe spaces policy and provides resources and support to early childhood providers on how they can protect their facilities from immigration enforcement.
This project offers a deep dive into how to safely, ethically and effectively film abuses against immigrants from ICE agents, Border Patrol, and others through in person trainings, tip sheets, case studies, videos, and more.
This guidance reflects information known at the time of writing. Much of the guidance reflects rights grounded in the United States Constitution, particularly the Fourth Amendment, that should remain relatively stable unless they are challenged in new litigation that reaches the United States Supreme Court.
Other guidance, however, reflects policies and practices at the federal, state, and local levels that are far more susceptible to sudden change. Accordingly, we intend to further update this guidance as enforcement practices and relevant laws, regulations, policies, and practices change
Understand the Difference Between a Judicial Warrant and an Administrative Warrant
