Jeanne Celestine Lakin, an award-winning author and international speaker,

KIND Welcomes Jeanne Celestine Lakin to the Keeping Kids Safe Campaign Leadership Council  

KIND is excited to welcome Jeanne Celestine Lakin as the newest member of the Keeping Kids Safe Campaign Leadership Council. Jeanne is an award-winning author,…...

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KIND Lawyer Helps Secure Protection for Survivors of Human Trafficking

In observance of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, gain insights from our conversation with Kevin Jackson, a staff attorney at KIND's Atlanta office. Discover how…...

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KIND Recognizes International Day of Education

Learn how KIND supports access to education, advocate for inclusive policies, collaborate with school districts, and champion the integration of immigrant children into communities....

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KIND Staff Gives Know Your Rights Presentations in San Francisco Schools

Unaccompanied children in schools across the United States often do not know how the U.S. immigration system works or what their rights are in this…...

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Keeping Kids Safe: KIND’s New Campaign to Transform the Immigration System for Unaccompanied Children

Discover KIND's groundbreaking initiative, "Keeping Kids Safe: A Seamless Safety Net for Children on the Move." This ten-year campaign aims to revolutionize child immigration laws,…...

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U.S. Executive Office for Immigration Review Strengthens Fairness of Immigration Court for Children

Responding to KIND's advocacy, the U.S. Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have jointly issued a directive…...

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KIND President Wendy Young on 15 Years of KIND

As we close out our 15th anniversary year, KIND President Wendy Young reflects on our journey serving unaccompanied children.  ...

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Laurie Carafone, Vice President of Legal Programs, Reflects on 12 Years at KIND

As we close out KIND's 15th anniversary year, we speak with one of our longtime staff members, Laurie Carafone, KIND’s current Vice President for Legal…...

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15 Years of KIND: From a Closet to Comprehensive Care

Discover KIND's remarkable journey from a closet office in Washington, D.C., to a global force for unaccompanied children. Founded by Wendy Young, KIND has grown…...

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