What We Do
We advocate for children’s wishes and best interests
We fight to make sure children’s wishes and best interests are considered in every decision.
We fight for children’s right to be with family
We ensure that no matter what, children are with a trusted, adult caregiver.
We keep children safe in and ultimately free from government custody
We strive for an immigration system that centers children’s rights and best interests throughout all steps of their detention and release.
We ensure kids can access fair proceedings and permanency
We ensure children and their families have fair opportunities in court and the right to seek permanent protection in the U.S.
We amplify and uplift children’s voices
We center the voices and stories of children and their families to promote narrative change.
We support safe communities
Because it takes a village to keep a child safe.
How We Do It
Direct Services
We provide independent Child Advocates to unaccompanied and separated children by submitting best interests determinations (BIDs) to government officials and by providing safe repatriation support to children returning to their home country.
Stakeholder Support
We provide technical assistance to stakeholders working with children in immigrant families who are involved in state child welfare systems.
Systems Change
We influence key decision-makers to drive national, state, and local policy change
Narrative Change
We amplify the voices of children and youth by engaging them in ethical storytelling.
Litigation
We pursue strategic legal action to protect the rights of immigrant children, challenge harmful policies, and ensure fair treatment under the law.