Resources

October 1, 2024

Unaccompanied Haitian children are fleeing a nation plagued by political instability, gang violence, and natural disasters. These vulnerable children are forced to embark on dangerous…

September 23, 2024

Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) has published Blueprint 2024: Practical Solutions that Protect Unaccompanied Children Seeking Safety, a resource outlining critical policy recommendations for…

September 13, 2024

U.S. immigration laws often fail to address the unique vulnerabilities of children, treating them like adults in a system that does not account for their…

August 27, 2024

KIND’s Keeping Kids Safe Campaign has developed a set of questions to help the public engage with candidates and elected officials in support of unaccompanied…

August 24, 2024

The August 2024 Department of Homeland Security Inspector General (DHS IG) report raises critical questions regarding the protection of unaccompanied children. Key concerns include safeguarding…

August 23, 2024

Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) welcomes the opportunity to support the Committee on the Rights of the Child in its efforts to develop a…

August 16, 2024

Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) appreciates the opportunity to share its experience and recommendations related to the rights of and alternative care for unaccompanied…

August 16, 2024

Keeping Kids Safe Campaign Principle 7: Working together to create a humane immigration process for children We must tackle the challenges of child migration with…

August 15, 2024

Community Engagement Guide: Advancing Protections for Unaccompanied Children This guide aims to be a comprehensive resource on issues regarding unaccompanied children and child protection. Designed…