Immigrant and Refugee Resources
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Please see the below collection of websites and resources to support our immigrant and refugee families.
The District's designated point of contact on immigration-related matters is Dr. McSheehy, smcsheehy@vashonsd.org.
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VISD Board Policy 4300 - Limiting Immigration Enforcement in Schools
Vashon Island School District Policy 4300 details the guidelines for what happens should Federal Immigration Enforcement or Agents come to our school properly.
Policy 4300 provides guidance on:
- Applicability of Policies Related to Immigration Enforcement
- Access to Schools
- Immigration Enforcement on School Campus
- Gathering Immigration Related Information
- Responding to Requests for Information
- Use of School Resources
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Immigration Legal Services
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP)
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project promotes justice by defending and advancing the rights of immigrants through direct legal services, systemic advocacy, and community education. They also provide emergency and safety plan templates.
Website: nwirp.org
Phone: 206-587-4009Colectiva Legal del Pueblo
Colectiva Legal del Pueblo is a non-hierarchal collective organization founded for and by undocumented immigrants working to build community leadership and power for migrant justice through legal advocacy and education.
Website: colectivalegal.org
Phone: 206-931-1514American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Referral Service
AILA is the only legal association in the United States for immigration attorneys. More than 14,000 immigration lawyers are members of AILA.
Website: ailalawyer.com
Email: ils@aila.orgList of Organizations Recognized by Board of Immigration Appeals
The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) adjudicates immigration cases in a careful and timely manner, including cases involving detained aliens, criminal aliens, and aliens seeking asylum as a form of relief from removal, while ensuring the standards of due process and fair treatment for all parties involved.
Website: justice.gov
Phone: 703-305-0289Immigration Advocates Network National Legal Services Directory
The Immigration Advocates Network (IAN) is a collaborative effort of leading immigrants' rights organizations designed to increase access to justice for low-income immigrants and strengthen the capacity of organizations serving them.
Website: immigrationadvocates.org
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General Immigration Policy/Advocacy Resources
American Immigration Council
The American Immigration Council is a powerful voice in promoting laws, policies, and attitudes that honor our proud history as a nation of immigrants.
Website: americanimmigrationcouncil.org
Phone: 202-507-7500
National Immigration Forum
The National Immigration Forum is one of the leading immigrant advocacy organizations in the country, with a mission to advocate for the value of immigrants and immigration to the nation.
Website: immigrationforum.org
Phone: 202-347-0040
National Immigration Law Center
The National Immigration Law Center (NILC) is one of the leading organizations in the U.S. exclusively dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of low-income immigrants.
Website: nilc.org
Phone: 213-639-3900
Detention Watch Network
Detention Watch Network is a national membership organization that brings together advocates from diverse backgrounds to unify strategy, build partnerships and strengthen the movement to end immigration detention.
Website: detentionwatchnetwork.org
Immigrant Legal Resource Center
The mission of the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) is to work with and educate immigrants, community organizations, and the legal sector to continue to build a democratic society that values diversity and the rights of all people.
Website: ilrc.org/community-resources
Vashon Youth and Family Services
Vashon Youth & Family Services (VYFS) fosters a thriving community of emotionally healthy and resilient children, youth, adults, and families. We prioritize serving Vashon’s most vulnerable populations and communities, particularly those who face systemic barriers to accessing services and/or belong to groups historically excluded from resources, recovery and power.
Website: https://vyfs.org/immigrant-youth-and-family-services
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Resources on Public Benefits for Immigrants
Washington LawHelp
Washington LawHelp is a guide to free civil legal services for low-income persons and seniors in Washington. This site provides legal education materials and tools that give you basic information on a number of legal problems, and in some cases, detailed instructions and forms to help you represent yourself in court.
Website: washingtonlawhelp.org
Northwest Health Law Advocates
Northwest Health Law Advocates is the consumer voice in the health care debate. We aim to improve access to health care for all Washington residents in furtherance of health as a human right.
Website: nohla.org
Phone: 206-325-6464National Immigration Law Center – Economic Support
The resources on this page provide information about eligibility and other rules governing immigrants’ access to federal and state economic support programs.
Website: nilc.org
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Obtaining U.S. Citizenship
Washington New Americans program (run by OneAmerica)
The Washington New Americans Program (WNA) connects immigrants and refugees in Washington State to the information and legal services needed to successfully naturalize and exercise their civic voice. In the interest of changing a flawed system, we also advocate to reduce the structural barriers that keep many from achieving U.S. citizenship.
Website: wanewamericans.org
Phone: 877-926-3924Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Naturalization Program
The Naturalization program provides citizenship services to legal immigrants who receive public assistance through cash, medical, or food assistance programs administered by DSHS.
Website: dshs.wa.gov
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Discrimination in Employment, Housing, and Civil Rights
WA State Human Rights Commission
The mission of the Washington State Human Rights Commission is to prevent and eliminate discrimination through the fair application of the law, the efficient use of resources, and the establishment of productive partnerships in the community.
Website: hum.wa.gov
Phone: 800-233-3247King County Office of Civil Rights
The King County Office of Civili Rights aims to eliminate unlawful discrimination through education, mediation, and enforcement that is responsive to a diverse King County.
Website: kingcounty.gov
Phone: 206-684-4500City of Seattle Office of Civil Rights
The Seattle Office for Civil Rights (SOCR) advances civil rights and removes barriers to equity.
Website: seattle.gov
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General Legal Services
Washington LawHelp
Washington LawHelp is a guide to free civil legal services for low-income persons and seniors in Washington. This site provides legal education materials and tools that give you basic information on a number of legal problems, and in some cases, detailed instructions and forms to help you represent yourself in court.
Website: washingtonlawhelp.org
Northwest Justice Project CLEAR Hotline
NJP’s mission is to secure justice through high quality legal advocacy that promotes the long-term well-being of low-income individuals, families, and communities.
Website: nwjustice.org
Phone (In King County): 211
Phone (Outside of King County): 888-201-1014Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC)
Legal Counsel for Youth and Children provides specialized, holistic legal advocacy for children in child welfare proceedings and other juvenile court matters.
Website: lcycwa.com
Phone: 206-494-0323Columbia Legal Services
Columbia Legal Services advocates for people who face injustice and poverty. They seek to achieve social and economic justice for all, using policy reform, litigation, and innovative partnerships to reveal and end actions that harm the communities they serve.
Website: columbialegal.org
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Safety Plans
Legal Counsel for Youth and Children
Legal Counsel for Youth and Children protects the interests and safety of youth in Washington by advancing their legal rights. They accomplish thier mission through direct legal representation, strong community partnerships, and systemic advocacy.
Website: lcycwa.org/resources/immigration
Phone: 206-494-0323