Immigrant Families Support and Legal Resources

Immigrant Families Support — Families United DC Metro (familiesuniteddcmetro.org)

This website helps immigrant families and their allies understand their rights and prepare for potential immigration emergencies. Here, you will find resources and guidance on:

  • Child care planning. Establish legal authority for another adult to care for your children if you cannot do so.
  • Financial planning. Grant another adult the authority to manage your financial matters.
  • Knowing your immigration rights. Understand your rights if:
    • The government attempts to arrest you for immigration-related reasons.
    • You are detained or placed in deportation proceedings.
  • School support. Learn how schools can assist students and families during immigration enforcement activities.
  • Legal assistance. Find organizations that may support family law or immigration-related concerns.

Legal Resources — Children’s Law Center (childrenslawcenter.org)

Children’s Law Center offers legal services to low-income parents and caregivers at no cost in areas including:

  • Healthcare access for children
  • Adult guardianship
  • Child disability rights (including SSI applications and appeals)
  • Education and special education services
  • Housing conditions
  • Powers of attorney and assisted decision-making

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