Kids in Need Defense
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For over 15 years, we’ve been at the forefront of protecting unaccompanied immigrant and refugee children worldwide, defending their rights and safety.
Reports show current U.S. immigration policies may be increasing the risk of trafficking and exploitation for children navigating the system alone. Advocates warn fear, detention, and lack of legal support put kids in danger.
Child safety has to come first.
https://bit.ly/4b5KPkf
Child safety has to come first.
https://bit.ly/4b5KPkf
Could Trump Admin's immigration policy make children vulnerable to trafficking? | CA Politics 360
Democratic Assemblymember Maggy Krell and Acacia Center for Justice's Shaina Aber joined California Politics 360 to discuss the issue.
www.kcra.com
January 6, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Reports show current U.S. immigration policies may be increasing the risk of trafficking and exploitation for children navigating the system alone. Advocates warn fear, detention, and lack of legal support put kids in danger.
Child safety has to come first.
https://bit.ly/4b5KPkf
Child safety has to come first.
https://bit.ly/4b5KPkf
A new year begins amid growing uncertainty for unaccompanied children worldwide.
Through legal representation, psychosocial support, and advocacy, KIND will continue protecting children as the risks they face grow.
Through legal representation, psychosocial support, and advocacy, KIND will continue protecting children as the risks they face grow.
January 2, 2026 at 4:14 PM
A new year begins amid growing uncertainty for unaccompanied children worldwide.
Through legal representation, psychosocial support, and advocacy, KIND will continue protecting children as the risks they face grow.
Through legal representation, psychosocial support, and advocacy, KIND will continue protecting children as the risks they face grow.
The U.S. gov't has nearly stopped reuniting migrant children with their families, even when reunification is approved. Children are left in shelters for weeks longer than necessary, with no clear explanation.
Family separation should never be policy.
https://bit.ly/499nbk3
Family separation should never be policy.
https://bit.ly/499nbk3
The Trump administration has all but stopped reuniting detained migrant children with families
Government sources say that for the last six weeks, they've been ordered not to release undocumented children in federal custody to their parents and relatives.
www.tpr.org
December 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The U.S. gov't has nearly stopped reuniting migrant children with their families, even when reunification is approved. Children are left in shelters for weeks longer than necessary, with no clear explanation.
Family separation should never be policy.
https://bit.ly/499nbk3
Family separation should never be policy.
https://bit.ly/499nbk3
KIND urged DHS to withdraw the proposed biometrics rule. It authorizes expansive data collection without age limits, relies on outdated evidence, and undermines protections enacted to prevent harm and trafficking.
https://bit.ly/4qqjM7v
https://bit.ly/4qqjM7v
KIND Opposes USCIS’s proposed rule on Collection and Use of Biometrics - KIND
KIND opposes USCIS’s proposed biometric rule, warning it endangers children—including infants—relies on flawed evidence, and threatens access to protection.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:09 PM
KIND urged DHS to withdraw the proposed biometrics rule. It authorizes expansive data collection without age limits, relies on outdated evidence, and undermines protections enacted to prevent harm and trafficking.
https://bit.ly/4qqjM7v
https://bit.ly/4qqjM7v
For some children, the holidays bring fear—not joy.
Unaccompanied kids tell us about fear of ICE and separation. Know Your Rights resources can help families navigate what comes next.
https://supportkind.org/resources/know-your-rights/
Unaccompanied kids tell us about fear of ICE and separation. Know Your Rights resources can help families navigate what comes next.
https://supportkind.org/resources/know-your-rights/
December 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM
For some children, the holidays bring fear—not joy.
Unaccompanied kids tell us about fear of ICE and separation. Know Your Rights resources can help families navigate what comes next.
https://supportkind.org/resources/know-your-rights/
Unaccompanied kids tell us about fear of ICE and separation. Know Your Rights resources can help families navigate what comes next.
https://supportkind.org/resources/know-your-rights/
A 3-year-old sat alone in a U.S. courtroom, expected to argue for her own safety.
She didn’t understand the questions. Still, the system required her to answer.
This wasn’t a mistake. It reflects a system that treats children’s cases as paperwork, not protection.
https://lat.ms/4pQP6wp
She didn’t understand the questions. Still, the system required her to answer.
This wasn’t a mistake. It reflects a system that treats children’s cases as paperwork, not protection.
https://lat.ms/4pQP6wp
Contributor: How does a 3-year-old hire an immigration attorney?
Lucy couldn't understand the words being spoken around her or the dangers she fled. Yet under the system we've built, she's the one required to answer to a judge.
lat.ms
December 22, 2025 at 9:31 PM
A 3-year-old sat alone in a U.S. courtroom, expected to argue for her own safety.
She didn’t understand the questions. Still, the system required her to answer.
This wasn’t a mistake. It reflects a system that treats children’s cases as paperwork, not protection.
https://lat.ms/4pQP6wp
She didn’t understand the questions. Still, the system required her to answer.
This wasn’t a mistake. It reflects a system that treats children’s cases as paperwork, not protection.
https://lat.ms/4pQP6wp
Reposted by Kids in Need Defense
[6] “The rule will hinder children and families, including those who are exempt from public charge considerations, from accessing critical services that help children heal from trauma, grow in safety, and fairly access humanitarian protection.” Wendy Young, @supportkind.org
December 19, 2025 at 5:39 PM
[6] “The rule will hinder children and families, including those who are exempt from public charge considerations, from accessing critical services that help children heal from trauma, grow in safety, and fairly access humanitarian protection.” Wendy Young, @supportkind.org
Reposted by Kids in Need Defense
[1] Today, children’s advocacy organizations submitted a public comment to the federal government opposing their proposed “Public Charge” rule, which would bring significant harm to children in immigrant families.
childrenthriveaction.org/2025/12/near...
childrenthriveaction.org/2025/12/near...
Nearly 200 Children’s Advocacy Organizations Oppose Proposed Rule That Will Bring Harm to Children and Immigrant Families - Children Thrive Action Network
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACTS: Melissa Stek, Communications Consultant, melissa@mountgem.com Tom Salyers, Director of Communications, tsalyers@clasp.org Washington, DC, December 19, 2025—Tod...
childrenthriveaction.org
December 19, 2025 at 5:39 PM
[1] Today, children’s advocacy organizations submitted a public comment to the federal government opposing their proposed “Public Charge” rule, which would bring significant harm to children in immigrant families.
childrenthriveaction.org/2025/12/near...
childrenthriveaction.org/2025/12/near...
On #InternationalMigrantsDay, we reflect on why people migrate, to seek safety and stability. Instead, many children are separated from their families by policies that undermine family unity and put young people at risk.
Protecting family unity is fundamental to human dignity.
Protecting family unity is fundamental to human dignity.
December 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
On #InternationalMigrantsDay, we reflect on why people migrate, to seek safety and stability. Instead, many children are separated from their families by policies that undermine family unity and put young people at risk.
Protecting family unity is fundamental to human dignity.
Protecting family unity is fundamental to human dignity.
⚠️The House passed the Kayla Hamilton Act, a bill that weakens protections for unaccompanied children. It would prolong detention, block family reunification, and prioritize enforcement over child safety. This is not child protection.
Our statement: https://bit.ly/3KMq3LF
Our statement: https://bit.ly/3KMq3LF
December 16, 2025 at 11:13 PM
⚠️The House passed the Kayla Hamilton Act, a bill that weakens protections for unaccompanied children. It would prolong detention, block family reunification, and prioritize enforcement over child safety. This is not child protection.
Our statement: https://bit.ly/3KMq3LF
Our statement: https://bit.ly/3KMq3LF
Congratulations on this achievement, @gmiau.bsky.social! Your work highlights how collaboration and pro bono leadership can make a real difference for communities navigating complex legal systems.
Recently, we’ve received outstanding recognition for our pro bono work, particularly for our eVisa support sessions and the Windrush Legal Initiative.
Read more about our achievements and the incredible pro bono partners who make this work possible: gmiau.org/wins-for-our...
Read more about our achievements and the incredible pro bono partners who make this work possible: gmiau.org/wins-for-our...
Wins for our pro bono projects - GMIAU
GMIAU and our pro bono partners have been awarded for our work on an eVisa project and the Windrush Legal Initiative.
gmiau.org
December 16, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Congratulations on this achievement, @gmiau.bsky.social! Your work highlights how collaboration and pro bono leadership can make a real difference for communities navigating complex legal systems.
Family unity is a human right. At the GRF Progress Review, we highlighted how family separation impacts unaccompanied children and why family reunification matters. Thank you @unhcr.org @unicef.org @gvagrad.bsky.social @savechildrenintl.bsky.social @planglobal.bsky.social @worldvisioneu.bsky.social
December 15, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Family unity is a human right. At the GRF Progress Review, we highlighted how family separation impacts unaccompanied children and why family reunification matters. Thank you @unhcr.org @unicef.org @gvagrad.bsky.social @savechildrenintl.bsky.social @planglobal.bsky.social @worldvisioneu.bsky.social
Representing an unaccompanied child through KIND is more than legal work. Our pro bono attorney shares what their case taught them and why pro bono work matters.
Want to volunteer with us? Learn how to take on a pro bono case: https://bit.ly/48H6j5j
Want to volunteer with us? Learn how to take on a pro bono case: https://bit.ly/48H6j5j
December 15, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Representing an unaccompanied child through KIND is more than legal work. Our pro bono attorney shares what their case taught them and why pro bono work matters.
Want to volunteer with us? Learn how to take on a pro bono case: https://bit.ly/48H6j5j
Want to volunteer with us? Learn how to take on a pro bono case: https://bit.ly/48H6j5j
Since our founding, KIND and 800+ partners have helped ensure 17,000+ children had legal representation. When children have an advocate, their stories are heard.
https://supportkind.org/what-we-do/legal-services/
https://supportkind.org/what-we-do/legal-services/
December 15, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Since our founding, KIND and 800+ partners have helped ensure 17,000+ children had legal representation. When children have an advocate, their stories are heard.
https://supportkind.org/what-we-do/legal-services/
https://supportkind.org/what-we-do/legal-services/
This week in Geneva, KIND joins @unhcr.org, @savechildrenintl.bsky.social @unicef.org, and partners at the 2025 #GRF Progress Review to endorse the Multistakeholder Pledge on #ChildRights for unaccompanied and separated children.
Learn about the pledge here: https://bit.ly/44nGjt3
Learn about the pledge here: https://bit.ly/44nGjt3
Child Rights Pledge - KIND
KIND joins Multistakeholder Child Rights Pledge, which aims to protect, include, and empower children, ensuring children are at the heart of global commitments on migrants and refugees.
supportkind.org
December 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM
This week in Geneva, KIND joins @unhcr.org, @savechildrenintl.bsky.social @unicef.org, and partners at the 2025 #GRF Progress Review to endorse the Multistakeholder Pledge on #ChildRights for unaccompanied and separated children.
Learn about the pledge here: https://bit.ly/44nGjt3
Learn about the pledge here: https://bit.ly/44nGjt3
Behind that number are young people carrying extraordinary resilience. One teen hadn’t slept through the night in months until counseling helped him finally feel safe. Psychosocial support helps children heal and rebuild. Learn more about this work. https://bit.ly/4qah3z3
December 12, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Behind that number are young people carrying extraordinary resilience. One teen hadn’t slept through the night in months until counseling helped him finally feel safe. Psychosocial support helps children heal and rebuild. Learn more about this work. https://bit.ly/4qah3z3
Hoy, KIND participa con SIPINNA Nacional y Tejiendo Redes en un diálogo intergeneracional por el 10° aniversario de SIPINNA.
📌 Foro virtual
📅 Vie. 12 dic 2025 | ⏰ 12:00 h (Centroamérica)
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📌 Foro virtual
📅 Vie. 12 dic 2025 | ⏰ 12:00 h (Centroamérica)
🔴 facebook.com/ollintv
December 12, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Hoy, KIND participa con SIPINNA Nacional y Tejiendo Redes en un diálogo intergeneracional por el 10° aniversario de SIPINNA.
📌 Foro virtual
📅 Vie. 12 dic 2025 | ⏰ 12:00 h (Centroamérica)
🔴 facebook.com/ollintv
📌 Foro virtual
📅 Vie. 12 dic 2025 | ⏰ 12:00 h (Centroamérica)
🔴 facebook.com/ollintv
Isaias’s words reflect what many unaccompanied children face. Strength should not be something children have to fight for on their own. When they feel protected and supported, hope returns. Their courage drives our work forward.
Learn more about our clients’ stories: https://bit.ly/48RWgcr
Learn more about our clients’ stories: https://bit.ly/48RWgcr
December 11, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Isaias’s words reflect what many unaccompanied children face. Strength should not be something children have to fight for on their own. When they feel protected and supported, hope returns. Their courage drives our work forward.
Learn more about our clients’ stories: https://bit.ly/48RWgcr
Learn more about our clients’ stories: https://bit.ly/48RWgcr
The allegations from Dilley reveal a system that is failing children. No child in U.S. custody should face harm or neglect. We need real accountability and safe, child-centered care.
KIND will continue pushing for protections that put children first.
https://bit.ly/3YmihLs
KIND will continue pushing for protections that put children first.
https://bit.ly/3YmihLs
About 400 immigrant children were detained longer than the recommended limit, ICE admits
Legal advocates concerned over the prolonged detention of immigrant children in federal custody are sounding the alarm before the federal court. U.S.
bit.ly
December 10, 2025 at 10:35 PM
The allegations from Dilley reveal a system that is failing children. No child in U.S. custody should face harm or neglect. We need real accountability and safe, child-centered care.
KIND will continue pushing for protections that put children first.
https://bit.ly/3YmihLs
KIND will continue pushing for protections that put children first.
https://bit.ly/3YmihLs
Thank you @repdangoldman.bsky.social for your leadership on the Immigration Court Due Process Protection Act. No one should face intimidation or family separation for attending a court hearing. Protecting due process protects children and families. goldman.house.gov/media/press-...
December 10, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Thank you @repdangoldman.bsky.social for your leadership on the Immigration Court Due Process Protection Act. No one should face intimidation or family separation for attending a court hearing. Protecting due process protects children and families. goldman.house.gov/media/press-...
Human rights aren't abstract.
For unaccompanied children on the move, they mean safety, stability, and a chance to rebuild. Today, and every day, KIND works to make those rights real.
This #HumanRightsDay, we reaffirm our commitment to children seeking protection.
For unaccompanied children on the move, they mean safety, stability, and a chance to rebuild. Today, and every day, KIND works to make those rights real.
This #HumanRightsDay, we reaffirm our commitment to children seeking protection.
December 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Human rights aren't abstract.
For unaccompanied children on the move, they mean safety, stability, and a chance to rebuild. Today, and every day, KIND works to make those rights real.
This #HumanRightsDay, we reaffirm our commitment to children seeking protection.
For unaccompanied children on the move, they mean safety, stability, and a chance to rebuild. Today, and every day, KIND works to make those rights real.
This #HumanRightsDay, we reaffirm our commitment to children seeking protection.
Girls migrating alone from Central America often face violence and exploitation. We’re working with partners in Guatemala and Honduras to teach young people their rights and help families and communities support survivors with care. #16DaysofActivism
https://bit.ly/4po2mbp
https://bit.ly/4po2mbp
Preventing Gender-Based Violence Against Girls on the Move in Central America - KIND
KIND and partner organizations in Guatemala and Honduras—including Asociación Pop No’j, ECAP, Colectivo Vida Digna, CASM, and Casa Alianza Honduras—are strengthening community responses to gender-base...
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December 9, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Girls migrating alone from Central America often face violence and exploitation. We’re working with partners in Guatemala and Honduras to teach young people their rights and help families and communities support survivors with care. #16DaysofActivism
https://bit.ly/4po2mbp
https://bit.ly/4po2mbp
Since our founding, KIND has helped 78,000+ children understand their legal rights. Know Your Rights presentations equip young people with the knowledge to advocate for themselves, often creating lasting impact.
Learn why KYR matters: https://bit.ly/4pQIc9L
Learn why KYR matters: https://bit.ly/4pQIc9L
December 8, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Since our founding, KIND has helped 78,000+ children understand their legal rights. Know Your Rights presentations equip young people with the knowledge to advocate for themselves, often creating lasting impact.
Learn why KYR matters: https://bit.ly/4pQIc9L
Learn why KYR matters: https://bit.ly/4pQIc9L
You can make a real difference for unaccompanied children in your own community. Start a peer-to-peer fundraiser for KIND and invite your family and friends to support young people arriving alone in search of safety.
Create your fundraiser today.
https://bit.ly/4rJB8gS
Create your fundraiser today.
https://bit.ly/4rJB8gS
December 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
You can make a real difference for unaccompanied children in your own community. Start a peer-to-peer fundraiser for KIND and invite your family and friends to support young people arriving alone in search of safety.
Create your fundraiser today.
https://bit.ly/4rJB8gS
Create your fundraiser today.
https://bit.ly/4rJB8gS
We’re grateful for @durbin.senate.gov’s leadership and proud to show our support as he reintroduces the Dream Act, a critical piece of legislation that will advance long-overdue protections for immigrant youth and DACA recipients.
Today’s a big day. I’m reintroducing the Dream Act for the last time of my career.
I’ve fought for Dreamers for over two decades.
The American people are demanding common sense, bipartisan immigration reform.
This is part of it.
I’ve fought for Dreamers for over two decades.
The American people are demanding common sense, bipartisan immigration reform.
This is part of it.
December 4, 2025 at 8:28 PM
We’re grateful for @durbin.senate.gov’s leadership and proud to show our support as he reintroduces the Dream Act, a critical piece of legislation that will advance long-overdue protections for immigrant youth and DACA recipients.