The Child Care Law Center stands with child care providers and families, many of whom are immigrants. If people need an immigration attorney, individual or general legal advice on an immigration matter, they can use the below resources to find an immigration attorney.
Disclaimer:
The Child Care Law Center (CCLC) is a statewide legal support center only operating in California. CCLC staff are not immigration attorneys, and cannot provide immigration legal advice or represent individuals in legal immigration matters.
CCLC attorneys practice California child care law, specifically related to 1) housing rights of California family child care providers, 2) child care subsidy rights of California families, and 3) disability rights of children in child care settings.
The sharing of this information below does not create an attorney-client relationship between CCLC and individuals seeking this information, nor does it constitute Child Care Law Center offering legal advice.
Below is a list of resources by topic from statewide and nationwide organizations that support immigrant families, child care providers, and individuals
Individual Legal Advice and Resources
- National Immigration Project:
- Phone: (213) 639-3900
- Email: info@nilc.org
- National Immigration Legal Services Directory
- American Immigration Lawyers Association, Immigration Lawyer Search
- National Immigration Help Search
Urgent Support Related to Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) or Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Activity
General Rights
- “Rapid Response Network” information cards for Santa Clara, San Mateo and the San Francisco Bay Area (Use these to report immigration enforcement activities, get information, and seek legal advice)
- Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law training on Sanctuary and Federal Harboring Laws: Contact or watch
- Navigating Immigration: Protections and Rights for Children and Families – VIDEO
- “Protecting Immigrant Families’ Access to Early Childhood Programs” webinar,
CLASP and National Immigration Law Center:- English (video and audio),
- La grabación en español (sólo audio),
- Presentation Slides (see speaker notes for additional resources).
- Protecting Immigrant Families
- Public Charge: Does this Apply to Me?
- ¿La carga pública: me aplica a mí?
- Public Charge: What Advocates Need to Know
- Carga pública: lo que los defensores deben saber
- Americans Civil Liberties Union (ACLU):
- Know Your Rights: Immigrants’ Rights
- English
- (Arabic) العَرَبِيَّة
- 中文(简) (Chinese)
- Creole
- فارسی (Farsi)
- Français (French)
- Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
- 한국어 (Korean)
- Português (Portuguese)
- Soomaali (Somali)
- Español (Spanish)
- Tagalog
- (Urdu) اُردُو
- Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
- हिंदी (Hindi)
- (Traditional Chinese) 繁體中文
- (Simplified Chinese) 简体中文
- Information for folks who are Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients – Know Your Rights: Dreamers (DACA)
- Information for folks who live within 100 miles of the U.S. border – Know Your Rights 100 Mile Border Zone
- Video – Immigrants’ Rights: What to do if stopped
- Know Your Rights: Stopped by Policy, Immigration Agents, or FBI
- Know Your Rights: Immigrants’ Rights
- Chinese for Affirmative Action:
- State of California Civil Rights Department Ralph Act Fact Sheet
- Deportation Defense Manual
- ICE Memo on Enforcement Actions in or Near Protected Areas
- Immigration Center for Women and Children:
- Immigration Defense Project:
- Immigrant Legal Resource Center:
- Know Your Rights – Red Cards
- Know Your Rights – Immigration Resources (Public Counsel)
- National Immigration Law Center:
- Protecting Immigrant Families Facing Deportation (TOOLKIT)
- Protecting Immigrant Families The Facts: USCIS’s Sponsor Obligations Reminder Memo
- CDSS Immigration Services Funding Grantee Referral List: Provides a list of immigration legal services free of charge in various categories:
- Legal Services Assistance: CDSS website with resources for immigration legal services
Questions about Public Charge
- CDSS – Public Charge Providers List (Organizations on this list are able to provide assistance regarding public charge)
Parent Rights
- Early Start Immigration Toolkit
- FAQs on Parents Rights with Respect to Immigration Enforcement (CCPU)
Child Care Programs
- California Small Business Immigration Resource Portal:
- Find Human resources: Employee-related responsibilities, workplace rights, authorization requirements, and other employer compliance issues.
- Find Legal aid: Organizations that can help with legal services and immigration-related questions or issues.
- Find Rapid response: Resources that help businesses respond quickly to immigration enforcement or detention.
- Find Community partners: Trusted local organizations that help connect small businesses and communities to resources, outreach, and support.
- Filter and browse statewide collections of immigration-related resources and community partner organizations.
- Guidance and Model Policies for Early Childhood Education and Child Care Providers (April 2026)
- Model Policy Template
- Overview of Confidentiality Laws for ECE & Child Care Providers
- Know Your Rights: A Guide for Families with Children in Early Education or Child Care Programs Regarding Immigration Enforcement Actions
- Best Practices Checklists for ECE and Child Care Providers on Immigration Enforcement
- Requirements at a Glance: New Rules for ECE Providers Regarding Immigration Enforcement
- Quick Reference: Resources for ECE and Child Care Providers Regarding Immigration Enforcement Actions
- Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP):
- Guide to Creating “Safe Spaces” Policies for Early Childhood Programs
- Our Children’s Fear: Immigration Policy’s Effects on Young Children (REPORT)
- Immigration Policy’s Harmful Impacts on Early Care and Education (REPORT)
- Immigrant Eligibility for Federal Child Care and Early Education Programs
- Still at Risk: The Urgent Need to Address Immigration Enforcement’s Harms to Children (REPORT)
- California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice:
- California Rapid Response Networks: Community Resources and Hotline Numbers
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Child Care Provider Rights with Respect to Immigration Enforcement (CCPU)
- Public Counsel:
- The Children’s Partnership, CCLC, and CLASP Multilingual One-pager “How to Create Safe Spaces in Early Care and Education for Children in Immigrant Families”
- “A Love Letter and Support Guide for Families Navigating Harmful Immigration Raids and Policies,” created by the Children Thrive Action Network, National Parents Union, and Little Justice Leaders, highlights the experiences of immigrant families and offers advice, providing parents with mental health resources for themselves and their children.
- This love letter to immigrant parents invites parents to reflect on their own mental health, guides them through safety planning, and offers tips on how to talk to and support their children. This resource is available in Spanish and English
K-12 schools
- Public Counsel:
- California Office of the Attorney General:
- California DOJ:
- Children Thrive Action Network:
- Education for All Campaign
- National Education Association
- National Immigration Law Center
- US Department of Education
- UnidosUS:
Workplace Rights
- Legal Aid at Work:
- English – “Your Rights If Immigration Shows Up at Work: Workplace Raids and Audits”
- Spanish – “Sus derechos si Inmigración aparece en el trabajo: Redadas y auditorías en el lugar de trabajo”
- Chinese – 如果移民局在工作场所出现，您的权利：工作场所突袭和审计
- English – Undocumented Workers’ Guide to Applying for California Disability Insurance & Paid Family Leave
- Spanish – Guía del trabajador indocumentado para solicitar el Seguro de Incapacidad y Permiso Familiar Pagado en California
- Chinese – 无证工人申请加州残疾保险和带薪家事假指南
- Know Your Rights resources on Paid Family Leave and State Disability Insurance for Immigrant and Undocumented Workers
- Legal Aid at Work “Workplace Immigration Raids: Informational Flyer”
- Legal Aid at Work, “Employment Rights of Undocumented Workers”
- National Immigration Law Center and National Employment Law Project:
- Public Counsel:
- FAQs on Nonprofit and Small Business Rights with Respect to Immigration Enforcement (ICE)
- Training – Non-profit and small businesses: Know Your Rights, Interactions with Immigration Enforcement
- Guide for Employers // Guía para Empleadores
- Guide for Healthcare Facilities // Guía para Centros de Atención Médica
- Guide for Early Childhood Programs // Guía para Programas de Educación Temprana
- Work Authorization FAQ for Employers // Preguntas Frecuentes sobre Autorización de Trabajo para Empleadores
- Sample Data Retention Policy // Ejemplo de Política de Retención de Datos
- USCIS Handbook for Employers // Manual del USCIS para Empleadores
- ICE Detainee Locator System // Sistema de Localización de Detenidos por ICE
Public benefits
Care and Trauma Support
