A 5-year-old should not have to argue their own asylum case. But immigrant children are being pushed through a complex legal system without guaranteed counsel. New Jersey’s investment in legal representation helps children have a meaningful chance to seek protection. https://bit.ly/4oTZXFS

Unaccompanied children's legal services are under attack, and the funding that makes this work possible is at risk. Add your name to join KIND and members of Congress advocating for continued funding for children’s legal services. act.supportkind.org/page/99071/p...

"The Supreme Court's decision opens the door to restrictive border measures that endanger those seeking protection — especially children. We've seen this before. Families stranded in danger, exposed to violence & trafficking." – KIND President Wendy Young

Unaccompanied children should not face immigration court alone. Without attorneys, children are at greater risk of exploitation, trafficking, and being returned to the very danger they fled. Learn why legal representation is a critical safeguard. https://bit.ly/4g5sMgn

A new EU-backed project in Albania is shifting from a law enforcement-led response to a child protection framework, strengthening social services and safeguards for children at risk. This is the kind of approach children need, one centered on safety, dignity, and care. https://bit.ly/4uQj0CF

On June 23, KIND’s Jyothi Kanics will join @unhcr.org, @unicef.org, and partners for an HRC62 side event on child trafficking in the context of statelessness, forced displacement, and migration. 📍Palais des Nations, Room Concordia 5 + hybrid 🕐 1–2 PM CEST Join here: https://bit.ly/3QWcFrd

For Irina*, safety meant reaching the United States — and finally being reunited with her father after a year apart. This #FathersDay, her story reminds us why family reunification matters. Watch her story: https://youtu.be/TDlyq7y5pgA?si=xbEUvEthHC5ATb-o *Name changed.

At 16, Ayrad* reached Poland alone after fleeing conflict. Misleading information put him at risk of being returned to danger. With legal support and a trusted adult beside him, he found stability and a path forward. This #WorldRefugeeDay, read his story: https://bit.ly/4ovgYGh

Data shows immigration officers are more than 2X as likely to misclassify the age of youth compared to social workers. Children wrongly assessed as adults have been charged with immigration offences and are being held in adult prisons, with some having already survived torture. shorturl.at/EpxXL

KIND is proud to endorse the Fair Day in Court for Kids Act, critical legislation that would ensure no unaccompanied child faces immigration court alone. Thank you, @lofgren.house.gov, for introducing this bill and standing up for children’s right to counsel. https://bit.ly/4vi86qk

Education is not a privilege reserved for some children. 44 years ago, Plyler v. Doe affirmed that all children have the right to attend public school, regardless of immigration status. As those protections face renewed challenges, we must defend every child’s right to learn.

Legal services are a child protection tool. Attorneys help unaccompanied children understand their rights, appear in court, & access protections available under the law As KIND’s Wendy Young told The Washington Post: “We are really part of the solution.” https://wapo.st/3Qczyq9

Right now, the Trump administration is pushing unaccompanied immigrant children through mass deportation hearings. Now it's trying to force their lawyers to give up sensitive legal information. Kids deserve due process and protection, not coercion.

On June 11, federal agents visited KIND’s DC headquarters without a warrant in an operation targeting legal service providers for unaccompanied children. Our work to support due process and protect the most vulernable will not be intimidated. Our statement: https://bit.ly/4os51kX

Thousands of families protected under the Ms. L settlement are being separated again — parents detained and deported with no warning, leaving children behind. For kids like Ederson, history is repeating itself. https://bit.ly/4uP8xbd

🚨 ORR’s actions could strip unaccompanied children of critical legal services, putting thousands at risk. We’re calling for accountability. Add your voice today. https://bit.ly/4gchh6M

Thank you, @salinas.house.gov, for demanding answers and accountability regarding reports of mistreatment of unaccompanied children in federal custody. We welcome oversight to ensure every child is treated lawfully and protected from abuse and neglect. https://bit.ly/4oiuKvY

Children should not spend months—or years—in limbo. Two Honduran siblings have remained in federal custody for nearly a year despite having family sponsors available to receive them. Prolonged uncertainty can harm children’s development and sense of safety. https://bit.ly/4uTCSFG

Thank you to Gehad Madi, UN Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Migrants, for elevating children's right to family life in migration and asylum systems. We support this call for input and encourages advocates & practitioners to submit recommendations & evidence by 5/15. https://bit.ly/4u4whH9

🚨JUST IN: Congress is urging action as the administration refuses to issue payments for legally required services for unaccompanied children. These nonpayments threaten a system that has protected kids for nearly 20 years, and put thousands at risk. https://bit.ly/4flcnUQ

Children in prolonged ORR custody often experience worsening stress, anxiety, withdrawal, and hopelessness. Our new practice guidance helps attorneys, advocates, clinicians, and service providers recognize and respond to what many describe as "detention fatigue."

ATJ transforms trajectories: 🔸from instability → opportunity 🔹from surviving → thriving 👉 That’s what’s at stake. We urge the Council of DC to prioritize FY27 ATJ funding. #DCCivilJustice #ATJFunding

The ATJ iniative is a critical investment for the wellbeing of children seeking safety. Justice shouldn’t depend on whether a child can access a lawyer. ATJ ensures due process & real opportunity. We urge the Council of DC to prioritize FY27 ATJ funding. #DCCivilJustice #ATJFunding

40 deported parents interviewed in Honduras. 24 left children behind in the U.S. Most were never asked if they were a parent. 15 kids were under 5. Congress must pass family protection law, not leave families relying on loophole filled policies. https://bit.ly/4u1eHnm

The Access to Justice Initiative is one of DC’s most effective investments. It helps keep children in school, families stable, and futures on track by expanding access to legal representation. We urge DC Council to prioritize FY27 ATJ funding. #DCCivilJustice #ATJFunding

For children in prolonged ORR custody, every day without answers feels longer. Congress must conduct oversight into ORR conditions and protect children’s wellbeing. https://bit.ly/4tpPpj0

Thousands of children across the U.S. are experiencing family separation through immigration enforcement happening in communities nationwide. Many are left facing instability, fear, and uncertainty without systems in place to track or protect them. https://bit.ly/43lZzpI

Children should be learning, playing and feeling safe, not standing before a judge without a lawyer. KIND works to ensure unaccompanied and separated children have lawyers beside them and protection at every stage of their journey to safety. Share this if you believe every child deserves a lawyer.

Unaccompanied children seeking asylum can wait as long as 200 days in detention while the gov complicates reunification by requiring DNA tests, federal appointments, and more. Families are fighting back with habeas corpus petitions, but the damage being done is lasting. https://bit.ly/4dbF5G3

A mother sits in a TX detention center. Her 13-month-old US citizen baby who is allergic to formula and lives is in FL is sick. Her doctor begged the gov to let her mail breastmilk. They said no. 27,000+ children separated from parents in 7 months. This is a child protection crisis. rb.gy/adu6iv

“No one takes my feelings into account because I am a child.” Children in ORR custody are speaking about fear, isolation, and prolonged detention. Urge Congress to conduct oversight and protect the rights and well-being of unaccompanied children. #ChildhoodonHold https://bit.ly/4tpPpj0

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