The total number of children separated from a parent or guardian by immigration authorities is unknown. Pursuant to a June 2018 Federal District Court order, US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has thus far identified 2,737 children in its care at that time who were separated from their parents. However, thousands of children may have been separated during an influx that began in 2017, before the accounting required by the Court, and HHS has faced challenges in identifying separated children. Some estimates go as high as 15,000.
An excellent overview published by The Guardian. CLICK HERE.
Rescue Resources:
International Rescue Committee in Phoenix www.rescue.org/phoenix .”As asylum-seeking families continue to be released in Phoenix, we are able to give them a warm welcome thanks to your generosity!
NeedsList: https://needslist.co/ircphoenix
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1X2B113DT0P5F
Casa Alitas in Tuscon https://www.ccs-soaz.org On Dec 21 ICE dropped off 300 migrants to the streets, and Casa Alitas was there to help.
Here is their go-fund me site: gf.me/u/pjamcc
The Somos America Coalition: a group of community and religious organizations, non-profits and individuals partnering to advocate for immigrant rights in our Arizona community. https://somosamerica.org
Phoenix Restoration Project – DONATIONS NEEDED for delivery on President’s Day, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18th.
ONLY THESE ITEMS, please—and THANKS. (No clothing at this time.)
-Individual portions boxed tuna or chicken salad w/crackers
-Individual paks Ritz crackers
-Granola bars
-applesauce or fruit cups
-Peanuts in SMALL bags
For more information on how you can help:
[email protected] or call 480-442-9634