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KIND Blueprint: Practical Solutions that Protect Unaccompanied Children Seeking Safety

September 17, 2024

Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) presents a comprehensive blueprint addressing critical issues and policies impacting unaccompanied children. This blueprint provides actionable recommendations for the U.S. government to enhance child protection and well-being, ensuring safe, orderly, and humane migration processes. By prioritizing the protection of unaccompanied children, the blueprint supports…

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How Sindy Overcame Challenges to Secure Legal Relief

November 21, 2024

Every child deserves safety, hope, and the chance to thrive. This World Children's Day, hear Sindy’s inspiring story. She fled Honduras with her little sister…

Report

Reducing Risks in Uncertainty

November 21, 2024

Kids in Need of Defense's latest report explores the impact of the Ukraine crisis on displaced unaccompanied and separated children, focusing on legal protection, humanitarian…

Congressional Statements

KIND's Statement for the Record: Trafficked, Exploited, and Missing: Migrant Children Victims of the Biden-Harris Administration

November 18, 2024

KIND's Statement for the Record stresses the urgent need to uphold legal protections for unaccompanied children in U.S. immigration proceedings. It advocates for stronger safeguards…

Press Release

KIND President Prioritizes Child Protection Following 2024 Election

November 6, 2024

In response to the 2024 election, Wendy Young, President of Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), reaffirms the organization's commitment to protecting unaccompanied and separated…

Fact Sheet

Vulnerable Youth Guardianship Protection Amendment Act - DC Law L25-188

October 11, 2024

The Vulnerable Youth Guardianship Protection Amendment Act strengthens protections for unaccompanied children and vulnerable youth seeking guardianship in the U.S. This legislation ensures that immigrant…

Annual Report

2023 Global Impact Report

October 8, 2024

KIND announces the launch of our global impact report, showcasing the impactful work we’ve accomplished over the past year in support of unaccompanied immigrant and…

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Understanding UKR Status for Ukrainian Refugees

October 2, 2024

This guide outlines the essential legal rights and protections available to Ukrainian refugees staying in Poland. It covers the steps to ensure legal residency, access…

Policy Brief

Strengthening Migration Management and Protection of Unaccompanied Haitian Children

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…

Press Release

Kids in Need of Defense Proposes Key Administrative Measures to Protect Unaccompanied Children

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…

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