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KIND Condemns Reports of Ukrainian Children Forcibly Sent to Russia for Adoption

October 25, 2022

Children are most vulnerable amid conflict, and as Russia's war with Ukraine continues, children face devastating consequences, particularly those without a parent or guardian to…

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Celebrating the Work of our Pro Bono Attorneys and Partners at KIND

October 25, 2022

Our pro bono partners make our work possible, and we are grateful for their ongoing support of our organization and the profound impact they have…

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Seeking Safety, Creating Change

October 18, 2022

As part of KIND's annual gala, Coming Together for Children Alone, Kids in Need of Defense debuted its art exhibit created by unaccompanied children and…

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Community-based Reintegration Programs: Promoting Rootedness and Opportunity for Central American Migrant Children

October 13, 2022

There are many root causes of child migration from Central America, including violence, climate change, instability, and food scarcity. Learn more about the importance of…

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Court Ruling Intensifies Uncertainty for Dreamers: Congress Must Act

October 7, 2022

The 5th Circuit upheld a Texas district court’s ruling that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) violated the Administrative Procedures Act but sent the case…

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"KIND is My Family"

October 4, 2022

Hafiz left his home in South Asia at age 16 to flee political persecution. Here is Hafiz’s story:

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Advocates for Unaccompanied Children Welcome Funding for HHS

September 30, 2022

Kids in Need of Defense calls for allocation to legal support for unaccompanied children.

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Advocates for Unaccompanied Children Call for an End to Reliance on Shelters like Fort Bliss After HHS IG Report

September 30, 2022

A watchdog report found that conditions hindered case management for unaccompanied children at the Texas emergency intake site in 2021. 

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The Importance of Integrated Child Protection Systems to Respond to Unaccompanied and Separated Children in Europe

September 22, 2022

In our Advancing Protection project, Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) Europe and Child Circle shine a spotlight on the need to strengthen procedural safeguards…

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