ICE/Immigration Resources

General Immigration-Related Information

• Immigrant Legal Resource Center
• Provides access to multiple educational, legal, and reporting tools related to immigration enforcement
• Know Your Rights Cards - available in English, Spanish, and 54 other languages
• These cards provide examples of how folks, regardless of immigration status, can exercise their rights in the US
• This information is also available in flyer-format HERE
• Similar information is covered in short video format HERE
• Family Preparedness Plan - available in English and Spanish
• Template for families to create a childcare plan in case of an emergency
  
  
• Navigating ICE Presence in Schools: Essential Information for Families - KQED
  • This article highlights rights families have and things to consider if they feel their family’s safety is threatened by the presence of ICE agents in the Bay Area

Bay Area Rapid Response Networks 

• To report ICE in action or if someone has been detained, you can contact:
• Alameda County: 510-241-4011
• Contra Costa County: 925-900-5151
• San Francisco County: 415-200-1548
• San Mateo County: 203-666-4472
• Santa Clara County: 408-290-1144
• Santa Cruz County: 831-239-4289

Talking to Kids About Immigration

• Explaining the News to our Kids - Common Sense Media
  • A general overview of how to approach conversations with kids of different ages, what to expect developmentally, and how to support any fears or anxiety that comes up.

• What to Say to Kids about ICE - Childnet 
  • This resource provides guidance, and specific examples of what to say (and not say), when discussing ICE with children.

• Talking with Children about Violence: Tips for Families and Educators - National Association of School Psychologists
  • This resource gives clear guidance on how adults can support kids by: providing honest, developmentally-appropriate communication, validating emotions, maintaining routines, and emphasizing safety.

Immigration-Related Resources

• Immigrants Rising - An organization that provides legal, educational, and mental health support, primarily to undocumented individuals. Some resources that are available:
• Rapid Response Hotline
• Wellness Support Groups
• Mental Health Support
  
  
• Bay Area Non-Profit Legal Providers
  • East Bay Sanctuary Covenant (Berkeley): 510-540-5296
  • Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (Oakland): 510-451-2846
  • Centro Legal De La Raza (Oakland): 510-437-1554
  • East Bay Community Law Center (Berkeley): 510-548-4040