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Resources for Coping with ICE in Your Community

Practical guides and videos to help caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals support children and families navigating fear and uncertainty around immigration enforcement.

For families, educators, and helpers: The resources below were gathered to help adults support children who are experiencing fear, anxiety, or grief related to immigration enforcement. They include practical conversation guides, videos, and school strategies — in English and Spanish.

Guides & Videos for Families and Schools

English
Guiding Caregivers: How to Talk to a Child about Deportation or Separation
A practical guide for parents and caregivers on having honest, age-appropriate conversations with children about the possibility of deportation or family separation.
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English / Español (bilingual)
10 Strategies for Schools Regarding ICE Raids
From IDRA — ten concrete strategies school staff can use to support students and families during and after ICE enforcement actions in the community.
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English
Helping Children Cope with Worry about Deportations and ICE Raids
A CBS Boston segment with a child psychologist sharing practical strategies for parents helping children manage fear and anxiety about immigration enforcement.
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English
How to Support Kids Who Are Anxious About ICE
A Morning Joe segment with expert guidance for parents on validating children's fears, maintaining routine, and talking honestly about what ICE is and does.
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English
How to Talk to Your Kids About Immigration
From Global Refuge — a compassionate guide for parents on discussing immigration, identity, and family separation with children of all ages.
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English
Talking to Kids About ICE and Border Patrol
A WBEZ "Say More" podcast episode on navigating conversations with children about immigration enforcement in their communities.
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English
Talking to Kids About Immigration Enforcement in Their Communities
Children's Hospital Los Angeles offers guidance for parents on discussing ICE activity, managing children's fear, and maintaining a sense of safety at home and school.
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Guías para Familias / Spanish-Language Guides

The following resources are available in Spanish to support Spanish-speaking families and communities.

Español
Una Guía para los Cuidadores: Cómo Hablar con un Niño sobre la Deportación o la Separación
Versión en español de la guía para cuidadores sobre cómo tener conversaciones con los niños sobre la posibilidad de deportación o separación familiar.
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Español
Qué Decirles a los Niños sobre el ICE
Una guía práctica en español sobre cómo hablar con los niños sobre el ICE — qué decir, qué evitar, y cómo mantener la calma en casa.
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Español
Consejos para Padres: Cómo Ayudar a Niños en Edad Escolar Después de Desastres
Guía del NCTSN con consejos para padres sobre cómo apoyar emocionalmente a niños en edad escolar después de una crisis o desastre.
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Español
Consejos para Padres: Cómo Ayudar a Niños en Edad Preescolar Después de Desastres
Guía del NCTSN para padres con consejos específicos para apoyar a niños de edad preescolar (3–5 años) después de una crisis.
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Español
Consejos para Padres: Cómo Ayudar a Bebés y Niños Pequeños Después de Desastres
Guía del NCTSN para padres sobre cómo reconocer y apoyar las necesidades emocionales de bebés y niños pequeños (0–2 años) después de una crisis.
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