Our UK partner GMIAU is raising awareness on proposed policy changes that could leave families homeless & allow children to be detained by immigration officers. These decisions will directly impact the lives of children & families seeking protection. Read their full guide: https://bit.ly/4uB4hLZ

Unaccompanied children are spending more time in federal custody as families face stricter sponsorship requirements. These delays have consequences. Kids stay separated from their families and can become so worn down by the process that they give up before their case is fully heard. bit.ly/4uB2UwP

A Quinceañera is a celebration of tradition, community, & coming of age. One young leader, Lila, took that spirit and turned it into something even more powerful. She decided to host a fundraiser for KIND to support unaccompanied and separated children. Read her interview: https://bit.ly/4ddaE1a

Thank you @ossoff.senate.gov for fighting to ensure that pregnant unaccompanied youth in ORR custody have access to essential specialized care. www.wabe.org/georgia-sena...

Children in crisis need coordinated support, not fragmented systems. KIND joined the “Lawyers–NGOs” Forum in Lublin to discuss how pro bono legal aid, humanitarian action, and child protection partnerships can better support refugee and migrant children. https://bit.ly/4u0VVgS

KIND is proud to testify today the Council of the District of Columbia about why investing in the Access to Justice Initiative is essential. This is a unique program that works and sets DC apart in its commitment to access to justice. #dcciviljustice

The UK govt wants to allow immigration officers to use physical force on children who resist deportation. Their own document calls this "unfortunate but necessary." This is state-sanctioned trauma. Children and families deserve protection, not force. https://bit.ly/4cTMMRf

KIND is proud to join world leaders and UN partners in New York this week for #IMRF2026, where we’re pushing for stronger commitments to protect the rights of unaccompanied and separated children on the move. Follow us for updates on our global advocacy work.

2 days until the GCM Family Unity Initiative launch. Join us, UN Human Rights, @unicefusa.org, MYCP & @iom.int for a conversation on migration pathways that support reunification & keeps families together. 📅 May 6 📍 NYC + livestream 🕒 6:30 PM ET 🔗 https://bit.ly/4w4WtDS

Five days until the GCM Family Unity Initiative launch. Join us, @unhcr.org, @unicefusa.org, and @iom.int for a global conversation on migration pathways that support reunification, and keep families together. 📅 5/6 📍 NYC + livestream 🕒 6:30 PM ET Register: https://bit.ly/4w4WtDS

#DíadelaNiñez is a celebration of childhood across Mexico. For children on the move alone, childhood can look very different. That’s why KIND works in Mexico to provide legal support, rights education, and protection so children are not left to navigate these journeys on their own.

Thank you @cortezmasto.senate.gov and @smith.senate.gov for introducing the HELP Separated Children Act. When parents are detained, children need safety, stability, and family connection. This bill is an important step toward protecting children from harm. https://bit.ly/4eMfip2

Children as young as 4 are being rushed into immigration court, sometimes within days, without legal support. Rushed timelines don’t protect kids. They increase the risk of wrongful deportation while children spend months in custody. #ChildhoodonHold https://cnn.it/4t2XTMg

Family reunification is one of the clearest ways to protect unaccompanied and separated children. Join KIND, @unhcr.org, @refugepoint.bsky.social and others for a FRUN mapping launch on what’s working in real-world practice. Register: https://bit.ly/frunmappingwebinar

Family separation should never be normalized, especially when children are involved. Children have a right to family life. At #IMRF2026, States must make concrete pledges that protect family unity and support timely reunification. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cLJfnM

Children on the move have rights. Ahead of #IMRF2026, the priorities are clear: ➡️Expand family reunification pathways ➡️Remove barriers that keep families apart ➡️Protect unaccompanied & separated children. States must turn commitments into action. https://bit.ly/4sZAb4l

Children arriving alone are supposed to be in temporary care, not stuck in ORR custody for months. Congress must investigate prolonged detention, stop policies that block safe reunification, and protect due process. Act now: https://bit.ly/4tpPpj0 #ChildhoodonHold

Children on the move need more than promises. They need policies that protect their rights and keep families together. At #IMRF2026, KIND is urging States to make commitments that safeguard family unity and expand reunification pathways. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4tXyG6Q

Six months is a long time for any child. For children in ORR custody, it is now the average time spent separated from family in facilities never meant for long-term care. Systems meant to protect children should not keep them in custody. https://bit.ly/4sFaIwb #ChildhoodonHold

Save the date for the launch of the GCM Family Unity Initiative by OHCHR, @unicefusa.org, IOM, KIND, and MYCP. A global partnership advancing migration pathways that protect family life and keep families together. 📅 5/6 📍 NYC + livestream 🕒 6:30 PM ET Register: https://bit.ly/KINDxIMRF

Efforts to roll back Plyler v. Doe are putting children at risk. This is not about budgets. It’s about whether children can access an education at all. Research is clear. Immigrant children contribute to our communities and economy. Blocking them from school only causes harm. https://bit.ly/4tTPsnv

A federal judge has halted a dangerous practice targeting unaccompanied children. Children were reportedly told they could “self-deport” or face prolonged detention. Some were also warned their sponsors could be arrested. That is coercion. Every child deserves due process. https://lat.ms/4cJSODM

KIND is joining global leaders at the International Migration Review Forum this May. We’re bringing a clear message: children on the move must be protected. Follow us for more updates. #IMRF2026

Children should never be an afterthought in migration policy. KIND will be at #IMRF2026 advocating for safe, regular pathways and stronger reunification frameworks that center children's best interests. Learn more. https://bit.ly/4sZAb4l

When immigration enforcement leaves families with impossible choices, children are put at risk. A recent case out of Florida underscores the devastating consequences of forcing parents to make urgent decisions about their children’s care without enough support or protection. https://bit.ly/4t5VUry

A new federal rule could make it much harder for unaccompanied children to appeal immigration court decisions. Shorter deadlines and limited review put children at risk. KIND & @theyoungcenter.bsky.social joined more than 60 organizations urging it be withdrawn. https://bit.ly/4e9EF3J

No child should ever be detained. The Government should be prioritising safeguarding this extremely vulnerable group, many of whom are survivors of trafficking and abuse, and protecting them from more harm. Instead, the Government have enabled it.

🚨 Unaccompanied and separated kids are held for months, often over a year, in ORR facilities without lawyers. They are cut off from family and must face life changing court decisions alone. Congress must act NOW. Demand an end to indefinite detention. #ChildhoodOnHold https://bit.ly/4tpPpj0

In the weeks ahead, we’ll be sharing what it looks like when childhood is put on hold for unaccompanied kids in gov shelters. These stories make clear the harm happening under ORR’s watch and why accountability cannot wait. Turn on notifications for updates. #ChildhoodOnHold

Thank you, @jayapal.house.gov, for calling out the harm children face in immigration court and for your leadership in pushing for due process. Children should never be forced to navigate complex legal proceedings alone, especially in a language they may not understand.

Thank you, @repdexteror.bsky.social for your leadership. Children cannot heal in detention. What they need are safe placements, legal support, and systems that protect their well-being and uphold their rights.

Thank you, @reppaultonko.bsky.social, for your leadership in calling attention to the harm prolonged detention causes children. Detention is not care, and every day a child remains there deepens instability and trauma. Children deserve due process and protection that centers their best interests.

Immigrant children should not have to choose between an education and their sense of safety. For decades, schools were recognized as sensitive locations to help protect students from immigration enforcement. In January 2025, that changed. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dKoGch

UK asylum rules just changed. This means: ➡️ Refugee status cut from 5 yrs to 2.5 yrs with repeated reviews ➡️ Up to 20 yrs before permanent settlement ➡️ Applies to all new claims after March 2026 KIND will continue to fight for children's rights despite these changes. https://bit.ly/4s0Dwip

Removing families in the UK who have been refused asylum is deeply concerning. Alongside Coram Children’s Legal Centre and Refugee and Migrant Children’s Consortium, we are calling for urgent action to protect children’s rights. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bLnSBv

UK asylum decision-making is at a record low: only 52% meet standards while 45% of refusals are overturned on appeal. Children pay the price by facing uncertainty, instability, and growing up in limbo. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bMaKvE

Children in Poland now face a higher risk of being placed in detention centers just for seeking safety. Not only does this cause harm to children’s wellbeing, but it also undermines their best interests. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LI8JIf

El hallazgo de 229 personas migrantes en Xalapa, Veracruz, entre ellas familias y 17 niñas, niños y adolescentes no acompañados, recuerda que la migración continúa, muchas veces sin verse. Urge que las autoridades prioricen el interés superior de la niñez y la unidad familiar en cada caso.

New UK proposals could double the wait for settlement from 5 to 10 years—affecting even lawful residents. We join Just Right Scotland in urging MPs to protect fairness and stability for all. https://www.justrightscotland.org.uk/2026/03/earned-settlement-why-we-are-concerned/

We’re honored to be part of this collective investment in Boston’s immigrant communities. Through this support, we can continue expanding access to legal services for unaccompanied children, ensuring they are not left to face complex immigration proceedings alone. https://bit.ly/4bTVQF0

For young people with SIJS, building stability can take years. But new data shows hundreds were detained and deported last year, disrupting the lives they’ve worked to rebuild. “These figures are much higher than we expected.” — Emma Israel, KIND https://nbcnews.to/4sp3Dkb

Children in San Diego are facing trauma, prolonged separation, and months in ORR custody, with stays now averaging 117 days. These kids are our neighbors, classmates, and community members. Their safety and wellbeing must be a priority. https://bit.ly/4s2Uw8l

Children seeking safety should not face adversarial age assessments. The Refugee and Migrant Children’s Consortium is calling for urgent changes to protect young people in the asylum system. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/18/home-office-age-assessment-child-refugees-ngos

Children on the move must be protected. After two Haitian girls were found dead in a shelter in Oaxaca, we’re urging renewed government commitment to safe facilities, trained staff, and coordinated child protection systems. This tragedy demands urgent action. https://bit.ly/4kVC92y

Unaccompanied children fleeing violence deserve fair legal process. KIND urges DHS to stop rapid border returns disguised as “self-deportation,” which undermine due process and put kids at risk. Federal law requires protection. Read full statement: https://bit.ly/4azjSog

Our laws should protect children — not push them into danger. In @TheGuardian, Lord Alf Dubs warned that the UK’s broken refugee family reunification system is forcing vulnerable children to choose between endless delays or risking their lives with smugglers. https://bit.ly/40rGkcR

GMIAU shared a briefing on settlement and citizenship for children in care, based on the experiences of young people they’ve supported. At least 1 in 10 children in care in England don’t have British citizenship, many were born here or have lived here most of their lives. https://bit.ly/4r7geal

A new report from The Children’s Equity Project lays out the harm detention and family separation can cause children. This research is essential reading. If we want a humane immigration system, children’s well-being must come first. https://cep.asu.edu/the-scars-of-family-detention-and-separation

@justrightscotland.org.uk shared a statement on the UK gov’s proposed asylum reforms and what they mean for children. “These reforms do not create a fairer or more efficient asylum system; they create a harsher, more chaotic, and more unstable one.” www.justrightscotland.org.uk/2025/11/our-...

For children immigrating alone, support looks like an attorney by their side and a system that treats them with dignity. This #ValentinesDay, we’re urging lawmakers to prioritize child protection over punitive immigration enforcement. Take action now: https://bit.ly/3ZDy9d4