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<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nToday, many of these children are still awaiting reunification with their parents. In the meantime, many are placed in detention centers in remote areas of the United States that have been reported to be unsafe for the following reasons:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- A lack of basic healthcare and sanitation<\/a> including overcrowding, not being washed or fed, inadequate blankets for the cold temperature<\/li>
- Reports of sexual abuse<\/a> by other detainees and staff members<\/li><\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Undocumented immigrant children are not eligible for healthcare coverage in most states<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Only six states and the District of Columbia provide healthcare coverage for undocumented children.<\/a> This means that many children likely go without regular check-ups or seek medical attention when necessary. If they do require medical attention, families are likely unable to pay their high medical bills and fall into debt. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
DACA may be ending <\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
DACA<\/a>, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, is a program that allows young immigrants who were brought to the US illegally as children to defer deportation and apply for a work permit. The program allows young people to prepare for life as an adult in the US without fear of deportation from the only home many of them have ever known.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
But the Trump administration has sought to end this program<\/a>. Currently, those who have already gotten DACA can apply to renew their status, but the program is not accepting new applications. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Many immigrant children grow up with economic hardship and hunger<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
If parents are undocumented, they may be unable (or too fearful of deportation) to find work, or they will only be able to work low paying, low-skilled jobs<\/a>. So, children of undocumented parents often grow up with up severe economic hardships\u2014sometimes going hungry.
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<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAfter trauma, many migrant children struggle in school<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
While all children have a right to receive free public education <\/a>in the US regardless of their immigration status, many schools are not equipped<\/a> to educate children who do not speak English yet.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
In addition, many migrant children have suffered months or years of trauma in their home country or during their journey to the US, which worsens their ability to adjust to a new culture and language. They might also face discrimination, parents who are working all the time, and poverty\u2014all of which make it more difficult to succeed in school.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
How to help migrant children<\/h2> \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Fortunately, many organizations have stepped up to offer support and guidance for migrant and immigrant children in the US.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
While organizations may need physical help and donations of items, a cash donation is often the best way to help because it is flexible and allows organizations to meet the greatest needs of the moment. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Here are some vetted migrant-focused organizations you can support through GlobalGiving:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Youth Wellness Program for Refugees and Immigrants by the Village Exchange Center<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Youth Wellness Program for Refugees and Immigrants<\/a> will provide after-school support and activities for newly arrived refugee and migrant children to help them feel welcome and adapt more easily to their new life. Your donation helps fund healthy snacks, academic tutoring, and recreational and wellness activities. The Village Exchange Center<\/a> is a nonprofit that serves the immigrant and refugee community in Aurora, Colorado.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Help Refugees at Risk in the US by the International Rescue Committee<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- Reports of sexual abuse<\/a> by other detainees and staff members<\/li><\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n