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There are lots of ways we can support our neighbors at times when the world seems overwhelming, and they can support us, too. Working together, we can talk about tough topics. Check out these resources from the library and beyond for families with children and teens.
Booklists
- Let's Talk: When the World is Scary: These stories support conversations about big feelings related to public and community tragedy.
- Let's Talk: Borders and Immigration: These books for kids support conversations about borders and immigration.
- Let's Talk: Family Separation and Deportation/: These books can help start a conversation about family separation caused by deportation.
- Activism for Kids: From making a sign to singing a song, these picture books prove you're never too small to make your voice heard or help a neighbor.
- Let's Talk: Deportation and Immigration for Teens: Books for teens to encourage conversations about deportation, immigration and activism.
Resources
- Talking to Children About What is Going On: The Illinois Chapter of the American Association of Pediatrics shares five ways to offer information and support to your children. It is also available in Spanish.
- Office of Immigrant, Migrant and Refugee Rights: The City of Chicago shares basic information and services for the community, including a Resource Hub of palm cards and rights sheets in multiple language.
- Chicago Public Schools (CPS) offers general information about immigrant rights and how CPS is protecting students and families.
- Family Support Network and Hotline: The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights shares their hotline, printables and other ways to help.
- Illinois Immigration Information: Get guidance on how to make a family emergency plan, what recent policy changes are and more up-to-date information. This website collects resources from multiple immigrants rights organizations, legal aid providers and state and government partners.
- Healing and Resilience Workbook: You can use this workbook to talk through issues of deportation with children, allowing them to write and draw their feelings (available in English and Spanish).
- Tengo Miedo: School counselor Marlene Huerta offers a bilingual Spanish/English workbook to help children of immigrants work through their feelings in an age appropriate way.