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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Join KIND in supporting newcomer students this back-to-school season! Across U.S. offices, KIND hosts events where children receive school supplies, connect with peers, and celebrate their new educational journeys. From creative activities in Hartford to community-building in Boston and Seattle, these events offer vital resources and emotional support to kids as they embark on a […]
Read MoreU.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 age, trauma, or developmental needs. Unlike domestic child welfare laws, immigration policies lack child-friendly procedures and do not guarantee access to legal counsel for all migrant children. The Keeping Kids […]
Read More6 Things You Can Do To Welcome Newcomer Students at Schools This tip sheet is designed for parents, teachers, and the wider community who want to make their schools a more welcoming place for newcomers, including unaccompanied children. It shares lessons learned and recommendations from KIND’s vast experience helping unaccompanied children with their legal and […]
Read MoreOn a recent Sunday afternoon, 17 clients and their families met KIND staff and volunteers at Evolution Boulders rock climbing gym in Manassas, Virginia for KIND’s Northern Virginia office’s annual back-to-school event. Evolution Boulders generously gave KIND special discounts on admission and donated prizes for participants. KIND also partnered with Escala Climbing, an organization that aims […]
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
