EC Immigration Toolkit
Immigration toolkit from Start Early for the early childhood community.
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Illinois Immigration Toolkit_November 2025 (English & Spanish)
Illinois Immigration Toolkit_November 2025 (English & Spanish)
Webinars
Recording of 11/17 Webinar - Protecting Mothers and Babies: Advocating for Families Amid Immigration Enforcement
Recording of 11/17 Webinar - Protecting Mothers and Babies: Advocating for Families Amid Immigration Enforcement
Recording of 11/19 Webinar - Creating Safe Spaces: Protecting Child Care Programs Amid Immigration Enforcement
Recording of 11/19 Webinar - Creating Safe Spaces: Protecting Child Care Programs Amid Immigration Enforcement
Learn proven strategies from our experts to champion and protect Head Start programs. Watch webinar recordings and register for upcoming sessions.
IL Safe Spaces Legislation Info
HB1312 / Illinois Bivens Act Text
HB1312 / Illinois Bivens Act Text
Analysis of HB1312.pdf - Google Drive
Analysis of HB1312.pdf - Google Drive
Additional Resources
Immigration Enforcement Resources for Families and Day Care Providers
Immigration Enforcement Resources for Families and Day Care Providers
In collaboration with the Illinois Department of Early Childhood and the Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has issued new Non-Regulatory Guidance on Immigration Enforcement Actions
Detention Pregnancy Tracker - Women's Refugee Commission
Detention Pregnancy Tracker - Women's Refugee Commission
Parental Rights Toolkit - Women's Refugee Commission
Parental Rights Toolkit - Women's Refugee Commission
This toolkit provides detained and deported immigrant and undocumented mothers and fathers with crucial information they need to protect and maintain parental rights and make well-informed, critical decisions regarding the care and welfare of their children.
Know Your Rights: Five Things Parents Detained by ICE Should Know | CLASP
Know Your Rights: Five Things Parents Detained by ICE Should Know | CLASP
We know that ICE does not always honor people’s rights. However, below are five things to know about your parental rights under the policy and how to ask for them.
Conozca Sus Derechos: Cinco cosas que los padres detenidos por ICE deben saber
Conozca Sus Derechos: Cinco cosas que los padres detenidos por ICE deben saber
Talking to Kids about ICE
How to Talk to Children About ICE and Immigration - FamilyWorks Seattle
How to Talk to Children About ICE and Immigration - FamilyWorks Seattle
The unprecedented scale and high-profile nature of recent ICE raids, as well as the subsequent community resistance and protests, mean that children are likely aware of what’s happening and need adult help to better understand this crisis. Read this post to learn some tips and resources talk to your children about ICE and immigration.
How to Talk to Kids about Tough Topics - Sesame Workshop
How to Talk to Kids about Tough Topics - Sesame Workshop
Caring adults can help kids learn coping and resilience-building techniques to help them face tough challenges like divorce, foster care, grief, and more.
ICE Social Story English_Spanish.pdf - Google Drive
ICE Social Story English_Spanish.pdf - Google Drive
Tips for Talking to Your Kids (English) - Corazón Norte
Tips for Talking to Your Kids (English) - Corazón Norte
Consejos Para Iniciar la Conversación (Español) - Corazón Norte
Consejos Para Iniciar la Conversación (Español) - Corazón Norte
Coping with Immigration & the Family - CPI
Coping with Immigration & the Family - CPI
This tip sheet helps parents understand children’s reactions to the fear of separation due to immigration, provides some suggestions for strategies to help manage behaviors and emotions, and suggest r
Supporting Young Children Affected by Family Separation Policies | ZERO TO THREE
Supporting Young Children Affected by Family Separation Policies | ZERO TO THREE
This resource center is designed for early childhood development professionals working with families affected by deportation, forced separation, or the challenges of mixed-status households.
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