Immigrant Children, Youth & Families

This webinar will delve deeper into how this crisis is developing for families and explore what is next—and how philanthropy can continue to play a critical role in the response to support families. Our panel of experts will report on how the administration’s policy is evolving, and what we might expect in the coming months.
August 2018
Monthly Immigration Policy Call
Father and daughter hug
Program
Since October 2017, the U.S. government has forcibly separated more than 2,300 children—including hundreds who are under four years old—from their parents as they arrive on our southern border seeking refuge. Join us for 1.5-hour call to hear from a panel of experts on the current situation, explore the impact of these policies on families and children, and learn about GCIR’s recommendations on how philanthropy can respond.
June 2018
Webinar
Child Hugging Father
Program
More than 200 philanthropic institutions from across the country have signed onto this joint GCIR statement in support of children and families seeking refuge in the United States.
Philanthropy Responds to Inhumane Family Separation and Detention Policies
June 2018
Statement
News
Join Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) and our co-sponsors for a special funders’ briefing on efforts to support immigrant and refugee students in California through a collaboration between Californians Together, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, and GCIR.
May 2018
Regional Briefing
Program
This policy call considered the administration’s efforts to deny access to justice to immigrants in detention and a recent surprising policy reversal, as well as the long-term view of how denial of access to justice can impact conditions of confinement for immigrants separated from their children and families.
May 2018
Monthly Immigration Policy Call
Family Separation Policies and Access to Justice in Detention Systems
Program
Join us for a webinar featuring a new report from The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, Living in an Immigrant Family in America: How Fear and Toxic Stress Are Affecting Daily Life, Well-Being, and Health.
March 2018
Webinar
Immigrant Families in America Today: How Fear and Toxic Stress Are Affecting Daily Life, Well-Being, and Health
Program
GCIR Director of Programs Aryah Somers Landsberger shares recommendations for how funders can support immigrant children and families.
February 2018
Commentary
News
This two-page document considers different avenues for funders to respond to the changing policy landscape and support children in immigrant families.
What philanthropy can do for children in immigrant families
February 2018
Funding Recommendations
Resource
Our nation has just completed an incomparable year. A wave of restrictionist policies, championed by some and unthinkable to others, have disrupted families and communities, schools and businesses across the nation. In the wake of these changes, what will the New Year hold?
January 2018
Monthly Immigration Policy Call
Monthly Immigration Policy Call: What Will the New Year Bring?
Program
This call considered how funders can support efforts to promote a safe and inclusive learning environment for all.
September 2017
Webinar
Program

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