January 30, 2025
Dear Educators
Below, we have compiled resources to help you navigate and implement “safe space” policies that safeguard early childhood programs against immigration enforcement. A “safe space” policy is a plan or set of protocols to mitigate the harm of possible immigration enforcement actions at or near early childhood programs and protect families’ safety and privacy.
Please click on the link below for a pdf you can download on “Safe Space”:
https://www.clasp.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/2025_safespacesguide.pdf
Immigration Resources: Know your Rights!
We have been seeing a dramatic increase in immigration raids across the country. Regardless of your immigration status, you have rights under the US Constitution. Find help at our Immigration Resources page linked below.
Últimamente hemos visto un aumento drástico en redadas de inmigración por todo el país. A pesar de su estatus migratorio, tiene derechos bajo la Constitución de los EEUU. Busque apoyo en nuestra página de Recursos para migrantes vinculada abajo.
Latino Network:
https://www.latnet.org/immigration-resources
https://www.ilrc.org/red-cards-tarjetas-rojas
https://www.ilrc.org/resources/know-your-rights-and-what-immigrant-families-should-do-now
https://www.ilrc.org/resources/family-preparedness-plan
https://www.aila.org/library/know-your-rights-handouts-if-ice-visits-public
Civil Rights:
● ACLU of Oregon – Advocates for civil rights and police reform, particularly in the context of racial justice and criminal justice reform. ACLU of Oregon Website
Environmental Justice:
● OPAL Environmental Justice Oregon – focuses on addressing environmental justice issues, including air quality, housing, and community health. Their work supports communities of color and low-income communities facing environmental harms. OPAL Environmental Justice Oregon
Healthcare and Mental Health:
● Oregon Health Authority (OHA) – Offers healthcare access and mental health services. OHA Website
Immigrant and Refugee:
- ● Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) – Provides immigration legal support and community integration services, especially for those impacted by federal immigration policies. IRCO Website
- ● Oregon Law Center – provides free legal assistance to immigrants, including support navigating federal immigration laws and defending against deportation. Oregon Law Center LGBTQ+:
- ● Basic Rights Oregon – Advocates for LGBTQ+ rights, including support for transgender youth and individuals. Basic Rights Oregon Website
- ● Q Center – provides resources, social services, and advocacy for transgender and LGBTQ+ individuals in Oregon. Q Center
- ● Trans Lifeline – Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers. Staffed 10a-6p Trans Life Line