October 8, 2025
KIND’s resource, CAREing While Talking with Unaccompanied and Separated Children about Immigration Enforcement, equips professionals with trauma-informed, child-centered strategies to support children during these critical moments. Grounded in KIND’s CARE framework—Connect, Assess, Respond, Educate—the guide helps service providers build trust, assess risk, manage emotional well-being, and prepare children for potential encounters with immigration authorities.
The resource includes practical tools such as family preparedness plans, safety planning templates, mindfulness exercises, and emotional wellness materials. It also connects providers to national and local support networks, hotlines, and resources to ensure a holistic approach to child protection. By promoting trust, empowerment, and informed decision-making, this guidance strengthens the capacity of attorneys, social workers, and community advocates to protect immigrant children and uphold their rights amid increasing enforcement actions.
