An infographic detailing our work in 2021

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Dear Friend,

In fiscal year 2021, we served more children than any year before. Our staff and volunteers across eight Young Center offices met with children in immigration proceedings every week, listened to them, and bore witness to their stories and experiences. We advocated for children's safety and well-being and fought tooth and nail to reunite separated families.

As in previous years, Young Center staff took on the hardest cases. We were appointed to very young children for whom determining best interests can be difficult; but also teenagers at risk of aging out (turning 18) and getting transferred to immigration jail. The vast majority (93%) of our recommendations to governmental agencies, shelter staff, and other stakeholders were accepted, ensuring children's best interests were protected. We also fought for children's rights on Capitol Hill ([link removed]) , in the courtroom ([link removed]) , using press ([link removed]) and social media, and even on the global stage
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What fuels our work is your support! Help us continue the fight for children's safety by donating today. All donations made on #GivingTuesday are matched dollar for dollar by a Young Center supporter, up to $15,000. ([link removed])
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Thank you so much,
Olivia Peña
Child Advocate Program Co-Director

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The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights works with the most vulnerable unaccompanied and separated immigrant children, so their voices are heard, and their best interests are protected. We also advocate for an immigration system that treats children as children. ** Click here to donate ([link removed])
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