Family Preparedness Plan
Every family should have a Family Preparedness Plan. While it is our hope that you never have to use your plan, it is a good practice to have one in place to help reduce the stress of the unexpected. This packet will help everyone create a Family Preparedness Plan, regardless of immigration status.
Know Your Rights
Everyone – both documented and undocumented persons – have rights in this country. Make sure you, your family members (even children), housemates, neighbors, and co-workers, regardless of their immigration status, know of their right to remain silent and all of their other rights if ICE or the police come to your home, neighborhood or workplace.
You can find more information about these rights at:
https://www.ilrc.org/know-your-rights-and-what-immigrant-families-should-do-now
Find Out About Your Immigration Options
Talk to a trusted legal services provider to see if there is a way for you to get immigration status or, if you already have some type of temporary immigration status, to get a green card or U.S. citizenship. If you have a criminal arrest or conviction, find out how it might affect your immigration situation, or if there is a way to erase it from your record. Visit https:www.immigrationlawhelp.org to find a reliable legal services provider in your area.
Make a Child Care Plan
Have a plan so that a trusted adult can care for your child if you cannot. This plan should include emergency numbers, a list of important contact information and a file with important documents. This packet includes templates to put together these documents.
