Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights

#WeAreHiring: The Young Center is looking for passionate and committed staff attorneys in our #Harlingen, #SanAntonio, and #Chicago offices. Join our team! Come advocate on behalf of children's best interests as they navigate the U.S. immigration system. Visit our career's page and see if these opportunities are right for you: https://lnkd.in/gbAKiBn

#BeAWaymaker: Walk with a child on their journey to the United States from September 1 to 30, 2024. In solidarity with the children we've worked with, our goal in 2024 is to collectively walk, run, or roll 1,500 miles -the same number of miles a child might travel in search of safety to the United States- and raise $35,000.00. Lace up your sneakers or tune up your bikes. Visit: runsignup.com/waymakers

Be the difference in a child's life. The Young Center is looking for dedicated volunteers to accompany immigrant children in government custody. By simply texting "VOLUNTEER" to 1-833-904-4604, you can start the journey to make a lasting impact. 📲 Together, we can ensure that every child’s voice is heard and their best interests are protected. #Volunteer #ImmigrantChildren

We are loving these Volunteer Child Advocate kits out of our #YoungCenterLosAngeles office! Thanks to the team for packing them with so much joy and info for our incoming volunteers. Want to fight for immigrant children's rights? Join our community of Volunteer Child Advocates by visiting https://lnkd.in/gpMBCYYr You can also join an info session to learn more. Sign up at mobilize.us/theyoungcenter

Want to join the fight for immigrant children's rights as a Volunteer Child Advocate? Sign up for an info session, happening at any of our locations. Check out which city is right for you. To sign up for our info sessions visit: mobilize.us/theyoungcenter To learn more about the volunteer advocate program, visit: https://lnkd.in/gqjhyDT

National media reports have highlighted for the American public the realities of ongoing child labor exploitation in the country. However, the reasons migrant youth are exploited once in the U.S. are multidimensional and require a holistic response. Migrant child labor is the product of multi-system failures that have been decades in the making. Without legal status, a more straightforward path to work authorization, guaranteed access to counsel or access to most public benefits, young people do not have the confidence to report abuse to the authorities. Nor do they have the social, economic, or legal support that would reduce their financial need. In the absence of these support systems, migrant youth’s desperation and vulnerability to exploitation, debt bondage and abuse deepen. The following report, authored by Ivón Padilla-Rodríguez, Assistant Professor of History at the University of Illinois-Chicago, arrives at a number of conclusions concerning the longstanding nature of migrant child labor exploitation in the U.S. Find it at: https:https://lnkd.in/excmvvR5 You can also see a recap of our webinar at: https://lnkd.in/eMjcWuuy

Recognizing the intersectionality of identities is crucial in our fight for comprehensive human rights. Immigrant children with disabilities experience compounded discrimination and marginalization, often facing barriers that are both physical and systemic. During this #DisabilityPrideMonth, join us by volunteering to accompany an immigrant child in detention. Some of the kiddos we serve are appointed to us because of their disability and the need to have someone in their corner as they navigate the system alone. Visit https://lnkd.in/eJcquUYu to sign up for an info session at one of our office locations.

Welcoming those who seek refuge and safety in our country is an act of humanity and compassion, not a crime. We are heartened by this news and extend our heartfelt congratulations to Annunciation House for their significant win. Their work is crucial for immigrant families at the border.

Join us on June 24 for a NEID funder learning session on the Latin American refugee crisis. This segment of our learning series will focus on migrant journeys out of Latin America and the profound impact that #globalphilanthropy can have. Our Executive Director, Gladis Molina Alt will be participating alongside our partners at The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI), the Center for Global Philanthropy, and RefugePoint. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eFuEkB_a...

We are excited to be part of this event happening on June, 24th. Our Executive Director, Gladis Molina, will be participating alongside our parter organizations. Join us!