Fact Sheet

Affordable Care Act Eligibility for Special Immigrant Juveniles and Other Immigrant Children

December 4, 2024

Beginning November 1, 2024, young immigrants, including DACA recipients and youth applying for or granted Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), can purchase health insurance through…

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On the Tenth Anniversary of the General Law on the Rights of Children and Adolescents: 5 Key Recommendations to Strengthen the Protection of Unaccompanied Children in Mexico

December 2, 2024

December 4, 2024, marks the 10th anniversary of Mexico’s General Law on the Rights of Children and Adolescents (LGDNNA), a landmark in child protection policies.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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