Immigration
As the number of immigrants in the US continues to increase, so does the number of immigrant children entering foster care. The challenges that immigrant children and youth already face are often compounded once they enter the child welfare system. They frequently have complicated needs that can be difficult to address.
National CASA offers the following resources to help child advocates understand international issues in foster care.
Publications - National CASA
Websites
- American Immigration Resources on the Internet
This site provides many links to reference materials on legal issues, resources and organizations focusing on immigrant issues in America.
- American Red Cross
American Red Cross can assist with family tracing and communication in war zones.
- Center for Immigration Studies
An excellent resource for many current immigrant issues. This website contains articles and a forum for asking questions about immigration.
- US Citizenship and Immigration Services
This site provides resources on the legal aspects of immigration and naturalization, a glossary of immigration and naturalization legal terms and links to translation services.
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