In March 2020, the administration announced that it was using a public health law, Title 42, to prevent asylum-seekers from entering the United States. More than a year later, the border remains closed to almost all asylum-seekers under this policy. Learn more about this policy and its impact on children and families and pass on the information through our most recent blog. |
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"I know immigration is often a polarizing topic, but I view the challenges facing immigrant children, specifically those facing unaccompanied children, as a humanitarian issue that transcends politics."
At the Young Center, we are fortunate to have committed supporters who have made our work possible for years. Anthony Sernus is one of our most dedicated friends, championing our work as a volunteer Child Advocate and through salsa classes that raise funds for the Young Center. To date, Anthony has raised $1,400 to support undocumented immigrant children facing deportation. Click here to read a brief interview with Anthony.
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On September 1, shelters for unaccompanied immigrant children in Texas were stripped of state licenses under an order issued by Governor Abbott. Although Texas authorities issued a rule that will allow these facilities to operate temporarily without licenses, there is little guarantee that the facilities will be safe without state oversight, inspection, and guidelines. Young Center Deputy Program Director based in Harlingen, Texas Carrie Vander Hoek and Senior Litigation Attorney Jane Liu demonstrated the ways in which Governor Abbott's decision places children in harm's way in this op-ed for Newsweek. |
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In case you missed it, Young Center staff, volunteers, and supporters gathered earlier this month for a webinar featuring our partners the Angry Tias & Abuelas of the Rio Grande Valley and Aldea-The People's Justice Center. The webinar highlighted each organization’s work to support families seeking protection at the U.S.-Mexico border and those in immigration detention; Young Center staff also discussed lawsuits about the Biden administration’s border policies. Click here to watch the webinar or read a summary. |
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From September 17 to October 1, Young Center community members joined the Waymaker Race for Immigrant Children. Around the country, people walked, ran, and rolled in support of the human right to seek safety and raised funds for our work. To date, the campaign has raised $11,321 for the Young Center’s work with separated and unaccompanied immigrant children facing deportation. Young Center Philanthropy Director Birdie Soti reflected on the campaign and moment of solidarity in her blog.
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We are looking for a Chief Operating Officer to assist our new Executive Director as a thought partner and operations leader for our expanding organization. Click here to learn more and apply or forward this email to a friend or community member who cares about children's rights and meets the requirements of the job.
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“As a mother and an immigrant, I cannot be a bystander while children are separated from their families at the border.”
-Young Center-New York Volunteer Child Advocate Claudia Case
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