KIND was founded by the Microsoft Corporation and UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie, and is the leading national organization that works to ensure that no refugee or immigrant child faces immigration court alone. We do this in partnership with over 600 law firms, corporate legal departments, law schools, and bar associations. KIND has served more than 18,300 children since 2009, and trained over 42,000 private sector attorneys, paralegals, and law students to provide them with high quality representation in their deportation proceedings. KIND promotes protection of children in countries of origin and transit countries and works to address the root causes of child migration from Central America. KIND also advocates to change law, policy, and practices to improve the protection of unaccompanied children in the United States, by educating policymakers, the media, and the broader public about the violence that is driving children out of Central America and their need for protection.
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This fall, KIND’s Global Legal team leaders traveled to Poland, Slovakia, and Italy to collaborate with partners advocating for unaccompanied children’s legal protection across Europe. The visit facilitated the exchange of best practices, challenges, and successes, reinforcing KIND’s mission to support children on the move globally. From unveiling a Know Your Rights guide for Ukrainian […]
Read MoreSuzir’ya, meaning “constellation” in Ukrainian, is an innovative project by KIND addressing the critical needs of children displaced by the war in Ukraine. This initiative strengthens child protection systems, counters human trafficking, and ensures access to justice for vulnerable children across Europe. By empowering civil society organizations (CSOs), government actors, and transnational networks, Suzir’ya fosters […]
Read MoreKIND has unveiled a new Know Your Rights guide tailored for Ukrainian children and youth displaced by the war in Ukraine, focusing on 16- and 17-year-olds in Poland. Available in Ukrainian, Polish, and English, the guide addresses essential topics such as legal rights, education, safety, and access to assistance. Developed in collaboration with the Ukrainian […]
Read MoreBeginning November 1, 2024, young immigrants, including DACA recipients and youth applying for or granted Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), can purchase health insurance through Affordable Care Act (ACA) Exchanges. This rule change redefines “lawfully present” to include children under 14 seeking asylum, withholding of removal, or protection under the Convention Against Torture. While Medicaid […]
Read MoreMegan McKenna, Senior Director of Communications and Community Engagement mmckenna@supportkind.org
Alexandra Pender, Senior Communications Manager, apender@supportkind.org
Alejandra Paz, Communications Project Coordinator, apaz@supportkind.org
