Children in Immigrant Families

Summary

This report shares facts and statistics about children from immigrant families living in North Carolina. It aims to educate the public and engage policymakers in meaningful conversations about eliminating the barriers that these children and their families face.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Data Highlights
• North Carolina Demographics
• Children of Immigrants Face Barriers to Services
• The Majority of Children in Immigrant Families Are Fluent in English
• Immigrants Are More Likely to Live in Low-income Households than Nonimmigrants
• Conclusion
• Recommendations
• Endnotes

Key Takeaway

Supporting kids of immigrant families = supporting our nation’s future

This report outlines five recommendations aimed at helping kids from immigrant families succeed. One example? Conduct outreach to immigrant families to inform them of public and private benefits and resources available to their children.