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Overview: Immigrant Eligibility for Federal Programs
This detailed table from the National Immigration Law Center gives an overview of immigrant eligibility for various federal programs including SNAP (formerly Food Stamps), TANF, Medicaid and many other programs. Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Communities Listserv
Sign up today for the SIRC listserv. The listserv is for individuals and organizations interested in improving the well-being of immigran and refugee children, youth and families. The listserv provides an opportunity for members to pose questions to the field, share information, and network with colleagues nationwide. We will also share lessons learned, tools, and information ganed during the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Caring Across Communities grant initiative.
State of Latino Children and Youth in the United States
Since 1990, the number of Latino children under age 18 living in the United States has doubled, making them one of the fastest-growing segm ents of the national population. This fact sheet provides a wealth of information on this critical population, from general demographic data on Latino children and youth and their families to relevant statistics in the areas of poverty and income, education, health and juvenile justice. Released October 2009.
Challenging Common Myths about English Language Learners
This report from the Foundation for Child Development concludes that educational outcomes for young English Language Learners (ELL) from ages three to eight can be can be improved, if outdated misconceptions are abandoned, and educational policies are informed with current scientific findings. The Impact of Immigration Enforcement on Child Welfare
A new report released from First Families examines the impact immigration enforcement has on the thousands of children of undocumented immigrants, 73% of whom are U.S. citizens. This includes risks to child safety and well-being, such as the needless separation of children from parents. The report reveals over 5 million childre in the U.S. with at least one undocumented parent are at risk of unnecessarily entering the child welfare system when a parent is detained or deported. The New Geography of United States Immigration
This report from the Brookings Institution gives an overviw of new trends in immigration throughout the country. Released July 2009 Between Two Worlds: How Latino Youths Come of Age in America
Findings from a survey run by the Pew Hispanic Center indicate that Latinos ages 16 to 25 are satisfied with their lives and optomistic about their futures. They vaue education, hard work, and career success. But they are more likely than other youths to drop out of school, live in poverty and become teen parents. They also have high levels of exposure to gangs. Protecting Assets & Child Custody in the Face of Deportation
This manual from the Appleseed Foundation is designed to aid direct service providers as they counsel their clients through the process. In particular, this manual walks through issues such as power of attorey, collecting unpaid wages, and child custody. Five Basic Facts about Immigrants and Their Health Care
To address questions about how immigrants use and affect the health care system, a new brief from the Foundation's Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and Uninsured (KCMU) draws on available research and data to highlight five key facts about immigrants' health coverage and care from a national perspective. Effective Citizenship on Family Income and Poverty
This report from the Economic Policy Insitute looks at the economic benefits of citizenship and shows that citizenship status among immigrants is highly correlated with economic outcomes. Naturalized citizens have much higher median incomes (nearly 50% higher in 2007) and much lower poverty rates (more than 10% lower) than non-citizen immigrants. Released February 2010. Children of Immigrant Families: The U.S. and 50 States
This research brief from the Center for Social and Demographic Analysis of the State University of New York at Albany and Child Trends reveals that twenty percent of children in the U.S. now live with at least one foreign-born parent. Children in immigrant families are deeply rooted in the U.S. (four in five are American citizens), and nearly one-half speak English fluently and another language at home. At the same time, many young children in immigrant families can benefit from quality prekindergarten programs to support their integration into American society. Caring Across Communities: Addressing Mental Health Needs of Diverse Children and Youth
This report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation provides a summary of the mental health needs of immigrant and refugee children. The report also includes important issues to consider when determining the quality of assessment measures and conducting comprehensive assessments.
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