Seeking Safe Haven: Supporting Immigrant Children & Families Facing Detention or Separation

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This article describes the challenges immigrant children and families face when they are detained or separated. It explains how these experiences can cause stress, fear, and emotional problems for children. The article also shares ways to support these families, such as providing safe spaces, mental health care, and community resources. It encourages people to help by showing kindness and understanding toward affected families.

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Focus Area: Mental Health

Audiences: Families & Children; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Child; Family; Mental Health; Social Security; United States; Emigrants and Immigrants; Resilience, Psychological

Institutions: Healthy Children

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