Resources for Immigrant Families
Resources for Immigrant Families
Guides to City Services Regardless of Immigration Status
- English
- Arabic (العربية)
- Chinese (中文)
- Haitian Creole (Kreyòl Ayisyen)
- Portuguese(Português)
- Spanish(Español)
- Vietnamese(Tiếng Việt)
Emergency Planning Guide for Families
In a time of increased immigration enforcement, many immigrant families are looking for resources to proactively prepare in the event that they are detained and thereby separated from their children. The Planning for a Family Emergency Packet provides an overview of an immigrant’s constitutional rights when confronted by law enforcement as well as introduce key legal tools including how to assist immigrant parents in filling out specific forms to temporarily authorize someone to care for their children including accessing school, medical and other needs in case they are detained or separated.
Materials produced by Massachusetts Law Reform Institute in collaboration with the following organizations: ACLU of Massachusetts, Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston, Children’s Law Center of Massachusetts, Community Legal Services and Counseling Center, Greater Boston Legal Services, Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinic, Kids in Need of Defense, Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law and Justice, Northeast Justice Center, and the Political Asylum/Immigration Representation Project
Know Your Rights
- Know Your Rights with ICE Handouts
- English
- Arabic (العربية)
- French (Français)
- Haitian Creole (Kreyòl Ayisyen)
- Punjabi (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਦੇ)
- Spanish(Español)
- Simplified Chinese (简体中文)
- Traditional Chinese (繁體中文)
- Immigration Arrests in the Community: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Rights Booklets
- Poster to Document a Home Raid
English | Arabic (العربية) | Chinese (中文) | Spanish(Español)
In the city of Boston, Mayor Walsh has promised to continue developing trusting relationships between law enforcement and the immigrant community. It is vital to know that documented and undocumented immigrants alike can continue to rely on the Boston Police department when reporting crimes. In the event that you or your family are stopped by a law enforcement official, it's important to understand your rights. The ACLU collected this information into a single document which can be found below in various languages.
Qualification to Stay in the U.S.
Supporting Your Immigrant Children
Family Preparedness Plan
Guides and Toolkits for Muslim Families
https://www.aclu.org/feature/know-your-rights-immigration#anti-muslimdiscrimination
- ACLU created a Know Your Rights Anti-Muslim Discrimination Handout, which is available in the following languages:
- ACLU also developed a short video in various languages to educate immigrants about what to do when faced anti-Muslim discrimination. Please click the following link in your preferred language to check out the video!
BPS Resource Navigator for EL Parents & Guardians
This resource navigator is available in:
- English (Updated January, 2018)
- Arabic (العربية)
- Cape Verdean Creole (Kriolu di Kabu Verdi)
- Chinese (中文)
- Haitian Creole (Kreyòl Ayisyen)
- Portuguese(Português)
- Somali (Soomaali)
- Spanish(Español)
- Vietnamese(Tiếng Việt)
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Contact Us
If you or any family need additional information or technical support please contact
Melody Soltani or Ahmed Noor in the Office of English Learners
at (617)635-9435 or email ellparentteam@bostonpublicschools.org.
Boston Public Schools
Office of English Learners
2300 Washington Street, Boston MA 02119
www.bostonpublicschools.org/ell
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