Why We Do The Work
Community Action Values
Videos
Resources & Toolkits
Understanding Immigration in the US
Immigration & Civics: What Every American Should Know (The Urban Institute)
Spillovers from Immigrant Diversity in Cities (Journal of Economic Geography)
Beyond the Border: Family Separation in the Trump Era (Unidos US)
Language Oppression and Resistance: The Case of Middle Class Latinos in The United States (Ethnic and Racial Studies)
Including Oneself and Including Others?: Evaluating Who Belongs in Your Country (Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science)
Natural Allies or Irreconcilable Foes? Reflections on African-American/ Immigrant Relations (Poverty & Race Research Action Council)
Legal Resources
DACA and Your Workplace Rights (National Immigration Law Center)
Your Rights as An Immigrant Worker (National Immigration Law Center)
Access to Health Care, Food, and Other Public Programs for Immigrant Families under the Trump Administration (National Immigration Law Center)
Know Your Rights: What to Do if You’re Stopped by Police, Immigration Agents, or the FBI (ACLU)
What to Do if Immigration Comes to Your Workplace: A Guide for Employers (National Immigration Law Center)
Immigrant and Refugee Children: A Guide for Educators and School Support Staff (National Immigration Law Center)
Immigration Arrests and Raids: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Rights (Immigrant Defense Project)
Defend Against ICE Raids and Community Arrests (Immigrant Defense Project)
Tips for Responding to ICE Inquiries at Head Start Centers (CAPLAW)
Preparing for a Visit from ICE (Community Action Partnership)
Advocacy & Census 2020 Tools
Community Action Partnership National Impact Report
Hard-To-Count 2020 Interactive Map (Hard to Count 2020)
Municipal Action Guide–Preparing for the 2020 Census (National League of Cities)
Why a Fair and Accurate Census Matters… (Leadership Conference Education Fund & The Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality’s Economic Security & Opportunity Initiative)
Racial Equity Action Plans: A How-to Manual (Government Alliance on Race & Equity)
Using Big Data to Solve Economic and Social Problems (Opportunity Insights)
The 2020 Census and Confidentiality (US Census Bureau)
The 2020 Census at a Glance (US Census Bureau)
Partnership Fact Sheet (US Census Bureau)
How the Census Will Invite Everyone to Respond (US Census Bureau)
Counting for Dollars 2020: The Role of the Decennial Census in the Geographic Distribution of Federal Funds (George Washington University of Public Policy)
Trauma-Informed Care
Moving Beyond Trauma: Child Migrants and Refugees in the United States (Child Trends)
Trauma Informed Care for Children Exposed to Violence: Tips for Agencies Working With Immigrant Families (Safe Start)
Trauma‐Informed Care of Immigrant and Refugee Children (University of Vermont Children’s Hospital)
Trauma and Mental Health Needs of Immigrant Minors (National Child Traumatic Stress Network)
Trauma-Informed Care: Lessons from Serving Asylum Seekers (Migrant Clinicians Network)
Trauma-Informed Care for Work with Refugees & Immigrants (VA Commonwealth University)
Public Charge Updates & Resources
Public Charge: An Overview (National Immigration Law Center)
Top 5 Things to Know About Public Charge (National Immigration Law Center)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Proposed Changes to the Public Charge Rule (National Immigration Law Center)
Community Action and the Proposed Changes to the Public Charge Rule
Public Charge: A New Threat to Immigrant Families (CLASP)
Public Charge: A Threat to Children’s Health and Wellbeing (CLASP)
How to Talk About Public Charge with Immigrants and Their Families (National Immigration Law Center)
How to Talk with Immigrants and Their Families About Public Charge Determinations Made Abroad (National Immigration Law Center)
Research Estimating Impact of Proposed Public Charge Rule: Which Study to Use? (CLASP)
Racial Equity & Cultural Humility Resources
Cultural Humility: People, Principles, and Practices
Cultural Humility and Health Equity
Building Opportunity for All Podcast – Racial Equity w/ Dr. Gail Christopher
Trauma-Informed Care for Displaced Populations: A Guide for Community-Based Service Providers (American Institutes for Research)
TRHT Narrative Change Guide (W.K. Kellogg Foundation)
Racial Wealth Divide Series (Prosperity Now)
The Road to Zero Wealth: How the Racial Wealth Divide is Hollowing Out America’s Middle Class (Prosperity Now)
STAND TOGETHER: Messaging to Support Muslims and Refugees in Challenging Times (Welcoming America)
Race Equity and Inclusion Action Guide – Embracing Equity: 7 Steps to Advance and Embed Race Equity and Inclusion Within Your Organization (Annie E. Casey Foundation)
Business Case for Racial Equity (W.K. Kellogg Foundation)
Race, Place and Opportunity: Where We Live Influences Our Life Chances (john a powell)
We the People: Practicing Belonging in a Period of Deep Anxiety (The Haas Institute for a Fair and Inclusive Society)
Equity, Growth, and Community (Dr. Manuel Pastor)
Ending/Reducing Poverty: A Forum (Poverty & Race Research Action Council)
Including Oneself and Including Others: Who Belongs in My Country?
UnidosUS
Since 1968, UnidosUS—formerly known as NCLR—has remained a trusted, nonpartisan voice for Latinos. They serve the Hispanic community through our research, policy analysis, and state and national advocacy efforts, as well as in our program work in communities nationwide. And we partner with a national network of nearly 300 Affiliates across the country to serve millions of Latinos in the areas of civic engagement, civil rights and immigration, education, workforce and the economy, health, and housing.
National Immigration Law Center
Established in 1979, the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) is one of the leading organizations in the U.S. exclusively dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of immigrants with low income. At NILC, we believe that all people who live in the U.S. should have the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Over the years, we’ve been at the forefront of many of the country’s greatest challenges when it comes to immigration issues, and we play a major leadership role in addressing the real-life impact of policies that affect the ability of low-income immigrants to prosper and thrive.
Texas Rural Legal Aid
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Welcoming America
Welcoming America leads a movement of inclusive communities becoming more prosperous by making everyone feel like they belong. We believe that all people, including immigrants, are valued contributors who are vital to the success of our communities and shared future.Today, a growing number of places recognize that being welcoming leads to prosperity; Welcoming America provides the roadmap and support they need to become more welcoming toward immigrants and all residents.
Prosperity Now
The Urban Institute
CLASP
The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) is a national, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization advancing policy solutions for low-income people. For nearly 50 years, our deeply knowledgeable staff has lifted up the voices of low-income children, families, and individuals; equipped advocates and organizers with policy ideas that work; built coalitions and partnerships to advance a bold vision; and helped public officials put good ideas into practice.
Migration Policy Institute
Immigrant Legal Resource Center
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) seeks to improve immigration law and policy, expand the capacity of legal service providers, and advance immigrant rights. The ILRC trains attorneys, paralegals, and community-based advocates who work with immigrants around the country. We inform the media, elected officials, and public to shape effective and just immigration policy and law. Our staff works with grassroots immigrant organizations to promote civic engagement and social change.