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Immigrant safety planning

Here is some information and answers to common questions about safety planning, especially for our immigrant communities.

What is a safety plan?
A safety plan is a community resource to help parents prepare for emergencies. The plan contains important documents and instructions for the care of their child(ren) if a parent is unable to care for them.

Why do I need a safety plan? A safety plan can help ensure the safety, well-being, and continuity of care of family members incase of detention, deportation, or other emergencies.

Who should do a safety plan?
All parents, regardless of documentation status, should have a safety plan. However, it isespecially crucial for families who face potential separation, detainment, or deportation.

What should a safety plan include?
You will want to make sure that you have a plan in place that includes updated school emergency contact numbers, caregiver authorization, immunization and medical records, and important documents like birth certificates, social security cards, and passports. Here is a complete checklist of what should be included in the safety plan.

Know your rights:
Everyone, both documented and undocumented, has rights in this country. Make sure you, your family members (even children), housemates, neighbors, and co-workers—regardless of documentation status—know of their right to remain silent and other rights if ICE or the police come to your home, neighborhood, or workplace. A list of these rights can be found here.

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