Children in immigrant families are either foreign born or live with at least one foreign-born parent. This group of 18 million kids represents nearly 25% of the nation’s child population.
At the state level, immigration has played a significant role in shaping the local child population. From 1990 to 2017, 38 states plus the District of Columbia reported that their share of children in immigrant families at least doubled. In 20 states, it at least tripled. And in 12 states — led by North Carolina, Tennessee, Nebraska and Arkansas — the share of children in immigrant families at least quadrupled.
Refugees make up a small fraction of the 1.4 million immigrants who come to the United States each year. In 2016, approximately 85,000 individuals with refugee status were admitted into the country to escape persecution based on race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political viewpoint.
Although high-skilled immigrants fill an important need in many industries, they also fill gaps in low-skilled, low-wage jobs, which can leave kids in immigrant families economically vulnerable. More than 50% of kids living in immigrant families are low-income and approximately 25% are poor.
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Nearly 24 million children have parents without full-time jobs, and many others earn too little to help their families flourish. We invest in finding ways to connect parents to economic opportunity so that the family can thrive.
This report recaps discussions from a September 2006 conference on adult literacy education in immigrant communities. It outlines strategies, priorities and collaboration opportunities aimed at helping our nation’s newest members learn English and — in turn — pursue deeper community bonds and brighter economic futures.
A 2007 report on the conditions and circumstances of immigrant children and families living in the 10 Making Connections initiative neighborhoods across the United States.
This report from Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) gives the historical context of U.S. immigration, its vital and unyielding role in shaping the US and how grant makers can help assimilate populations, social change and community building in the future.
This executive summary accompanies a full report that provides users with a step-by-step approach to establishing a remittance program that is beneficial to both consumers and the financial institutions serving them. The report describes several effective remittance programs, drawing on the experiences of financial institutions throughout the U.S.
This report — part of the KIDS COUNT Snapshot series — takes a quick look at what life is like for the 2 million children living in Mexico’s northern border region. It shares statistics on child well-being measures in a range of areas, including migration and safety, living conditions, family economic well-being, education, health and more. The goal? Jumpstart data-driven discussions and informed decision making to promote well-being within these unique communities.
This report focuses on the needs of immigrant and refugee children in the child welfare system.
This briefing paper offers clear recommendations to foundations interested in supporting Limited English Proficient (LEP) immigrants. Readers will gain an overview of the LEP population and the challenges these newcomers face.
This publication draws on a wide range of research to present education, immigration and health facts related to the sexual wellness of Latino youth. The goal is simple: Give readers a richer and more nuanced look into these teens’ lives while informing policy and practice to better support their reproductive health needs.
This report reflects the various aspects of social capital as it pertains to immigrant neighborhoods and communities of color, showing the importance of social capital in community development.
