Below are a host of resources available to families and caregivers looking for information on protections, support, and planning for immigrant families. The Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Early Childhood will continue to provide additional resources as information becomes available.
A continuación se encuentran una serie de recursos disponibles para familias y cuidadores que buscan información sobre protección, apoyo y planificación para familias inmigrantes. La División de Primera Infancia del Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Illinois continuará brindando recursos adicionales a medida que la información esté disponible.
https://www.illinoiscaresforkids.org/knowyourrights
Resources for Families
This toolkit was created by IDEC and other state agencies to support families after heightened ICE activity: IDEC Tool Kit
Immigration/ICE related resources
Family Emergency Plan – English
Family Emergency Plan – Spanish
Know Your Rights when interacting with Immigration Officers.
Protect Yourself from Immigration Scams
Immigration Referral List – English
Immigration Referral List – Spanish
Talking to kids about ICE and Immigration
Illinois Immigration Information – Legal Information
Basic Resources
DeKalb County Resources: food, housing, etc. CLICK HERE
Lee County Resources: food, housing, etc. CLICK HERE
Ogle County Resources: food, housing, etc. CLICK HERE
Whiteside County Resources: food, housing, etc. CLICK HERE
Carroll County Resources: food, housing, etc. CLICK HERE
McHenry County Resources: food, housing, etc. CLICK HERE
Resources for Educators
Serving and Supporting Immigrant Students
Protecting Our Students Toolkit
What to do if immigration comes to your workplace
Sanctuary School and Safe Zone Movement
Illinois Immigration Information – Resources for Employers
Traumatic Separation – Resources for Caregivers
Non-Regulatory Guidance on Immigration Enforcement in Child Care Facilities
Non-Regulatory Guidance on Immigration Enforcement in Child Care Facilities – Spanish Version
Guiding Caregivers – How to talk to Children about Deportation
Direct Hotline:
You can call the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee (ICIRR) Family Support Hotline at +1-855-435-7693 if you need assistance or need to report ICE activity.
Available in English, Spanish, Korean, and Polish.