CIP Cafe' - Children without Immigration Status

GATHER. LEARN. COLLABORATE.

^____       Hosted by the Court Improvement Program of the Louisiana Supreme Court       ^____

CHILDREN WITHOUT IMMIGRATION STATUS

Thursday, June 15th   | 12:00pm-1:00pm

Approved 1 HOUR CLE/CEU

Immigration status is an integral part of a Child in Need of Care (CINC) case for children who have no status. As stakeholders, it is important for us to understand the reasons children without immigration status are in our state and the barriers they may face. There are pathways to lawful status that may be available, for example, Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) status. Come learn about how we can best work together to assist these children.

Speakers:

Kristin M. Jones, J.D., Supervising Attorney, Catholic Charities

Agenda:

12-12:15pm Who are the children without immigration status? Why are they here?

12:15-12:30pm What are some forms of immigration relief for the children we work with who do not have status?

12:30-12:50pm How can we better work together to identify and assist these children?

12:50-1:00pm Q&A

Objectives:

• Understand the ways that children without immigration status come to Louisiana.
• Gain familiarity with forms of immigration relief that may be available to foster children without immigration status.
• Hear about tips for collaborating with other stakeholders when children without immigration status are involved in a Child in Need of Care case.

This training is free and is designed for all judges, private adoption attorneys, adoption agencies, clerks of court, foster parents, social workers, educators, faith-based leaders and child welfare stakeholders.