John,
Congress is once again gearing up to consider a historic investment in children and families through the Build Back Better Act, and communities and young people have been loud and clear about what this investment must include: a pathway to citizenship for millions of immigrant families.
Citizenship must be the starting point, and not the destination, in securing opportunities for all children to grow and thrive.
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Citizenship means better opportunities for improved health and mental health outcomes, strengthened health care access, and much more, to support children’s healthy development.
Every child deserves a successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities, and citizenship is a critical step to making that journey safer and more certain.
It’s long past time for Congress to heed the call of children and communities and deliver permanent protections via a pathway to citizenship. Download our factsheet (in English or Spanish) to learn more about how citizenship supports children’s well-being.
Thank you for standing for children,
Mina Dixon Davis
Policy Associate
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