Washington State Aims to Bolster Support for Children of Immigrants Facing Deportation

Washington state aims to bolster support for children of immigrants facing deportation

Detained immigrant parents worried who will pick their children up from school. Mothers who’ve been deported with infants while their older kids are left behind in the U.S.These are among the situations the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network is hearing about these days, according to Executive Director Catalina Velasquez. The immigrant rights group’s hotline is receiving a steady stream of calls.“Nobody wants to have to think about making a …

Washington state looks to strengthen safety net for children whose parents are deported

A new task force found that Washington state has multiple gaps in support for immigrant families separated by President Trump’s campaign of mass deportation.

WA looks to strengthen safety net for children whose parents are deported

Detained immigrant parents worried who will pick their children up from school. Mothers who’ve been deported with infants while their older kids are left behind in the U.S.

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State of Washington Looks to Strengthen Safety net for Children Whose Parents are Deported

OLYMPIA, WA – Detained immigrant parents worried who will pick their children up from school. Mothers who’ve been deported with infants while their older kids are left behind in the U.S. These are among the situations the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network is hearing about these days, according to Executive Director Catalina Velasquez. The immigrant rights group’s hotline is receiving a steady stream of calls. “Nobody wants to have to think…