Immigrant Resources
just looking to stay informed or actively need
assistance or resources.
Join ICIRR's IL Eyes on
ICE Text Network!
alert system around verified ICE activity.
Emergency Family Plan
Do you have a family emergency plan ready? Having one can help immigrants and mixed-status families better navigate the U.S. immigration system. Check out these resources to help your family stay prepared!
Family Planning Assistance: Bilingual support available for completing family plans with Ivette Esparza at 312-202-4964.
NATIONAL
IMMIGRANT
JUSTICE CENTER
Know Your Rights If You
Encounter ICE
regardless of immigration status. The following
information can help you protect yourself and your
family, and defend your rights.
Red Cards
Family Support &
Network Hotline
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Immigrant Family Support Program (ICIRR's
financial support program) -
Report ICE activity/Support to locate someone in
ICE custody - Connect with an immigration attorney
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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
- Healthcare resources for immigrants and refugees
- Public charge updates
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Workplace rights, issues, or safety for immigrants
Immigrant Worker Rights
Their Immigrant Worker Toolkit provides information
about your rights as a worker, regardless of your
immigration status.
How can I talk to my child(ren) about this issue?
Allow them to share what they know and ask
questions. Answer in the simplest way possible.
Global Refuge’s guide for conversations
For a more in-depth discussion, consider following along with this workbook from the Children’s Psychological Health Center: Healing and Resilience: An Activity Book for Latino Children Impacted by Deportation
Teacher Resources
Visit iCivics Education for grade-level appropriate lesson plans that bring immigration topics to life in
your classroom.
8 Resources for Teaching Immigration
Explore resources designed to help educators address immigration in the classroom with curiosity and confidence.
Immigration: Classroom Resources
The following multimedia resources offer classroom materials and lesson plans for all ages about the topic of immigration in the United States.
