An Episode for Immigrant Parents

from Little Feet Community · host Patty O'Connor

Immigrant families live under a tremendous amount of stress in the United States of America, especially right now. In this episode, we speak with Bolivian American licensed professional counselor Yesseinia Arias and Dominican American Ana Victoria Morales, both daughters of immigrant parents. Morales shares her history with ICE and offers advice for families currently at risk of separation and deportation. Together, Arias and Morales make a case for stress management and open communication within the family unit. Our podcast featuring advice for helping kids navigate difficult current events: Talking to Kids about Tough Subjects with Little Feet Community Resources for Immigrant Families and their Allies: United We Dream Know Your Rights Preparedness Packet Immigrant Legal Resource Center Immigrant Defense Project ACLU Planning Kit Brooklyn Defenders National Immigration Law Center (NILC): Visit the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) website for information on immigrant rights. New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG): Visit the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) website for information on what to do after a loved one is detained by ICE. Freedom for Immigrants: Call Freedom for Immigrants at 385-212-4842 or visit their website for more information. ICIRR's Family Support Hotline: Call ICIRR's Family Support Hotline: 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY (1-855-435-7693). ICE ERO Detention, Removals and Information Line (DRIL): Call 1-888-351-4024. ICE Website: Visit the ICE website for more information on detention conditions. Children's Books: Here are some titles that can help families address the subjects of immigration as well as stress. Some titles recommended courtesy of Mai Storybook Library on Instagram Dreamers by Yuyi Morales The Arabic Quilt by Aya Khalil Gibberish by Young Vo Words Between Us by Angela Pham Krans The Interpreter by Olivia Abtahi Not Far From Here by Nydia Armenia-Sánchez Watercress by Andrea Wang Rostam's Picture-Day Pusteen by Ryan Bani Tahmaseb Homeland by Hannah Moushabeck I Dream of Popo by Alivia Blackburne Eleven Words for Love by Randa Abdul-Rattan A Boy From Mexico by Edwards Dennis Islandborn by Juno's Díaz The Worry Monster by Dr. Catherine Cook-Cottone Ruby Finds A Worry by Tom Percival Something Happened to My Dad by Anna Hazzard I Wish I Knew by Jackie Azúa Kramer and Magdalena Mora What to Do When the News Scares You: A Kid's Guide to Understanding Current Events by Jacqueline B. Toner

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