Immigrant Children & Families

 

New York State Guidance on Safeguarding the Rights of Immigrant Students

Understand the legal protections and rights afforded to immigrant students in New York State to ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment

Enrollment Procedures for Immigrant Students

A step-by-step guide on the documents and requirements needed to enroll students in Long Island school districts.

New York State Migrant Education Resources

Access specialized educational and support services tailored for children of migratory workers and their families.

NYS Refugee Services

This state office provides transitional support, including specialized English language training and employment assistance, to help refugees and their families achieve economic self-sufficiency.

NYS Office of New Americans

A statewide network that assists immigrants in navigating the naturalization process, accessing legal counsel, and improving their English language skills to participate fully in New York’s civic life.

CUNY Initiative on Immigration & Education

The City University of New York - Initiative on Immigration and Education (CUNY-IIE, pronounced 'CUE-knee eye') is funded by NYSED Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages and aims to develop multimodal resources that center the strengths of immigrant communities that include undocumented, refugee, and asylum-seeking members. By creating resources, offering professional development opportunities, and organizing events, CUNY-IIE works to equip educators with the tools to better support immigrant-origin students. 

 

L.I. RBERN Resource Guide: Supporting Immigrant Children & Families

This comprehensive 2025-2026 guide provides a centralized directory of legal, health, and community support organizations across Long Island specifically tailored to assist immigrant families and individuals with essential documentation and wellness services.

Make the Road NY 

This grassroots organization builds the power of immigrant and working-class communities to achieve dignity and justice through legal services, education, and policy advocacy.

NYIC Community Resources

A comprehensive collection of multi-language resources, legal guides, and "Know Your Rights" materials designed to support and protect immigrant communities throughout New York State.

CARECEN Community Programs

CARECEN’s Community Programs team offers a broad array of services to immigrants to help them address many of the challenges they face as they adapt to their new lives in the United States.

OLA of Eastern Long Island

OLA (Organización Latino Americana) serves immigrant and US-born Latinos working and/or living in the villages and hamlets of the Towns of East Hampton, Southampton, Riverhead, Southold, and Shelter Island.

 

 

NY Civil Liberties Union 

The NYCLU defends the fundamental rights and civil liberties of all New Yorkers through legal advocacy, public education, and legislative lobbying.

NY Civil Liberties Union: Model Policy to Protect Immigrant Students' Rights to Attend School

The NYCLU defends the fundamental rights and civil liberties of all New Yorkers through legal advocacy, public education, and legislative lobbying.

Central American Refugee Center (CARECEN)

CARECEN provides high-quality legal assistance and community programs to empower immigrant families on Long Island and protect their legal status.

NY Immigration Coalition

The NYIC serves as an umbrella policy and advocacy organization that represents over 200 diverse groups to protect the rights of New York’s immigrant and refugee populations.