This week, the Center for Rural Affairs joins more than 320 child and youth advocacy organizations in a letter to Congress expressing our support for the bipartisan Dream Act of 2017.
The bill would provide lawful status and a path to citizenship for hundreds of thousands of immigrant youth and young adults who came to the United States as children, including recipients of the Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA) program.
The letter urges Congress to take immediate action to pass a clean Dream Act following President Trump’s decision to terminate DACA. As a result, more than 800,000 Dreamers who have been able to access work authorization and protection from deportation are once again facing an uncertain future.
As an organization committed to equity and inclusion for all, we recognize that rescinding DACA will have immediate, severe consequences for recipients and their families. Recipients will lose their work authorization and once again be at risk for deportation, threatening their safety, economic security, and mental health — as well as that of their families. An estimated 25 percent of DACA recipients are parents to U.S. citizen children. The decision also means that more than 200,000 soñadores under age 15 who were waiting to age into DACA no longer have the opportunity to apply.
These DACA recipients are our students, neighbors, coworkers, and community members. The bipartisan Dream Act is common-sense legislation that will provide a permanent solution for these and many more young Dreamers, ensuring their wellbeing and future success.
We join advocates from around the country to urge Congress to immediately pass the Dream Act.
For the number of DACA recipients as of June 30, 2017, by state, haz clic aquí..
Letter to Congress
Estimado miembro del Congreso,
The undersigned organizations are writing to express our strong support for the immediate passage of the bipartisan Dream Act de 2017 (S.1615/H.R. 3440), which would provide lawful status and a clear path to citizenship to certain immigrant youth and young adults who came to the United States as children, including recipients of the Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA) program. As organizations concerned with the emotional, psychological, physical, educational, and economic wellbeing of children and youth, we are united in our commitment to ensuring that all children in the United States have opportunities for educational and economic success.
Swift Congressional action on the Dream Act is imperative following President Trump’s decision to terminate DACA, an action that will uproot the lives of more than 800,000 Dreamers who have been able to access work authorization and protection from deportation through the program. DACA has proven to be smart policy—not only for DACA recipients but also for their families and communities. A large en donde of DACA recipients found that 45 percent of DACA youth are enrolled in school and more than 90 percent are employed.
The decision to end DACA will have negative consequences for children and youth across the United States. It immediately caused upheaval for almost a million young immigrants, who are once again worried about their safety and security in the only country they call home. Dreamers (reporte) that receiving DACA gave them hope for the future, instilled a greater sense of belonging and value, and reduced their fear of authorities. Being forced back into the shadows will significantly undermine their mental health and wellbeing. Furthermore, Dreamers are forced to worry about how they will continue to support their families and fund their education without the ability to work.
Ending the program also undercuts the wellbeing of families who depend on DACA recipients, including U.S. citizen children. Roughly a quarter of DACA recipients are parents to U.S. citizen children. Decades of developmental research tells us that children markedly benefit when their parents are mentally and physically healthy and have access to higher education and quality jobs. Moreover, an emerging body of research exposes the developmental harm that children experience when parents lack estado. In addition to the negative effects of financial hardship during childhood, children experience tremendous fear and stress at the prospect of being separated from their parents.
Finally, the termination of DACA dashes the hopes of approximately 200,000 little Dreamers who have been waiting to turn 15 to meet the program’s age requirements. Like citizen children, they have and will continue to spend the majority of their young lives learning and growing in our schools and communities. Without Congressional action, their dreams of becoming our nation’s future lawyers, doctors, teachers, soldiers, scientists, and policymakers will be cut short.
As organizations dedicated to the health and wellbeing of children, we submit that the bipartisan Dream Act is common-sense legislation to provide a permanent solution for DACA recipients as well as other eligible immigrant youth. The bill reflects the diverse talents and passions of the Dreamer population, including those who are parents. Advancing educational and employment opportunities for millions of children and youth supports their wellbeing and future success as well as that of our country. We urge members of Congress to act quickly and pass a clean Dream Act.
firmantes
Organizaciones nacionales
Defensores de la juventud
Alianza para el éxito temprano
Alliance for Strong Families and Communities
La Academia Americana de Pediatría
Asociación Americana de Terapia de Danza
Federación Americana de Maestros
American Psychological Association
Iniciativa CONSTRUIR
Proyecto de movimiento de edificios
Campaña por la Justicia Juvenil
Centro para el Progreso Americano
Center for Immigration and Child Welfare
Centro de Derecho y Política Social
Center for Public Interest Law
Centro de Asuntos Rurales
Cuidado Infantil Consciente de América
Coalición de trabajo infantil
Liga de Bienestar Infantil de América
Children's Advocacy Institute
Fondo de defensa de los niños
Children’s Defense Fund Southern Regional Office
Children's Leadership Council
Coalición por la Justicia Juvenil
Coalición sobre necesidades humanas
Fundación para el Éxito Universitario
Catalizador de la comunidad
Consejo de Administradores de Educación Especial
Campaña de Coraje
Reforma de los demócratas para la educación
Red de aprendizaje Educare
Asociación de Tratamiento Centrado en la Familia
Campaña First Focus para niños
Foro de Inversión Juvenil
Gateway to College National Network
Generaciones Unidas
Girls Inc.
Heartland Alliance
Fundación de Investigación Educativa HighScope
iMentor
Immigration Partnership and Coalition Fund
Trabajos para el futuro
Justicia en movimiento
Niños en necesidad de defensa (KIND)
Asociación de discapacidades de aprendizaje de América
ASCENSOR
Servicio Luterano de Inmigración y Refugiados
Hazlo funcionar
MENTOR: La Asociación Nacional de Mentoría
MamásRising
National Alliance of Children’s Trust and Prevention Funds
Asociación Nacional para la Consejería de Admisión Universitaria
Asociación Nacional de Cuidado Infantil Familiar
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Asociación Nacional de Directores de Escuelas Secundarias
Asociación Nacional de Trabajadores Sociales (NASW)
Centro Nacional de Derecho Juvenil
Red Nacional de Acceso a Universidades
Liga Nacional de Consumidores
National Council of Young Leaders
National Crittenton Foundation
Asociación Nacional de Educación
Programa de Ley Nacional de Salud
Asamblea Nacional de Servicios Humanos
Centro Nacional de Leyes de Inmigración
Asociación Nacional de Head Start para Migrantes y Trabajadores de Temporada
Red Nacional para la Juventud
Centro Nacional de Derecho de la Mujer
Coalición Nacional para el Empleo Juvenil
Academia Nuevo Horizonte
Nuevos líderes
Alianza de Liderazgo de Organizaciones sin Fines de Lucro
Nación de oportunidad
Opportunity Youth United
Onza de fondo de prevención
Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling (PNACAC)
Partnership for America's Children
PCACAC Government Relations Committee
Acción popular
Soñadores de Pre-Salud
ProInspire
Defensa pública para niños
Centro de Refugiados e Inmigrantes para Servicios Educativos y Legales (RAICES)
Centro Nacional Sargent Shriver sobre Ley de Pobreza
Asociación de Trabajo Social Escolar de América
Conexión de la escuela
SCORE
Asociación del Sur para Consejería de Admisión a la Universidad
Centro Sur de Derechos Humanos
SparkAcción
Stand para niños
StandUp For Kids
Los defensores de los derechos humanos
La Asociación de Niños
Piensa en nosotros
Fondo True Colors
UNICEF EE. UU.
UnidosUS
Estados We Dream
We Belong Together
Comisión de Mujeres Refugiadas
Año arriba
Centro Joven para los Derechos del Niño Inmigrante
Jóvenes invencibles
YouthBuild USA, Inc.
YWCA EE. UU.
CERO A TRES
Organizaciones estatales y locales
Alabama
Alabama Possible
Alabama Family Child Care Association
Girls Inc. of Central Alabama
Madison County Home Child Care Association
Voices for Alabama’s Children
Alaska
Alaska Children’s Trust
Arizona
Arizona Council of Human Service Providers
Alianza de Acción Infantil
Phoenix Youth & Family Services, Inc.
Arkansas
Defensores de Arkansas para niños y familias
California
Advokids
American Sports Institute
Association for California School Administrators
Asociación del Programa de Pago Alternativo de California
California Association for the Education of Young Children (CAAEYC)
Centro de derecho de cuidado infantil
Children’s Defense Fund—California
Children's Law Center of California
Children Now
Clínica Monseñor Óscar A. Romero
Coalición de Centros de Salud Comunitarios del Condado de Orange
Community Clinic Consortium of Contra Costa and Solano
Consejos de salud comunitarios
Asociación de salud comunitaria
Educare California at Silicon Valley
Igualdad California
Girls Inc. of Greater Los Angeles
Girls Inc. del condado de San Diego
Fundación de Derecho de Silicon Valley
Northern California Association of Counsel for Children
Parent Voices CA
PDAP of Ventura County, Inc.
Red de Servicios, Derechos de Inmigrantes y Educación
Southern CA Association for the Education of Young Children
Colorado
Aprendizaje temprano de Clayton
Colorado Children's Campaign
Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition
Fundación de becas de Denver
Red de defensa de inmigrantes de las Montañas Rocosas
Connecticut
Todos nuestros parientes
Center for Children's Advocacy, Inc.
Asociación de Servicios Humanos de Connecticut
Voces de Connecticut para niños
Our Piece of the Pie, Inc.
SEIU Connecticut State Council
Delaware
Delaware Association for the Education of Young Children
District of Columbia
District of Columbia Association of Secondary School Principals (DCASSP)
Girls Inc. DC
La Clínica del Pueblo
confían en nosotros
Catalyst Miami
Children’s Forum
Girls Inc. of Bay County
Girls Inc. of Jacksonville
Girls Inc. of Winter Haven
Georgia
Iglesia Presbiteriana de Columbia
Georgia Presupuesto y Instituto de Política
Colegio Interactivo de Tecnología
Los Vecinos de Buford Highway
Hawaii
Asociación de Hawái para la Educación de la Primera Infancia
Hawaii Association of Secondary School Administrators
Idaho
Idaho AEYC
Asociación de Administradores Escolares de Idaho
Illinois
CasaCentral
Caridades Católicas Diócesis de Joliet
Center for the Human Rights of Children, Loyola University Chicago
Instituto Erikson
Acción de Illinois para los niños
Asociación de Illinois para el asesoramiento sobre admisión a la universidad
Colaboración de Illinois para la Juventud
Asociación de directores de Illinois
Voces para los niños de Illinois
Indiana
Girls Inc. of Monroe County
Indiana Association of School Principals
Instituto de Indiana para Familias Trabajadoras
Iowa
Girls Inc. of Sioux City
Kansas
Acción de Kansas para los Niños
Kentucky
Family & Children's Place
Girls Inc. Owensboro
Louisiana
Instituto de Políticas para Niños de Luisiana
Maine
Bonny Eagle High School
Maine Association for the Education of Young Children
Maine Children's Alliance
Maine Principals’ Association
Maryland
Advocates for Children and Youth
Asylee Women Enterprise
Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals
Prince George's County Family Child Care Association
Professional Child Care Provider Network of Prince George's Co. Inc.
Ready At Five
Massachusetts
Girls Inc. of the Berkshires
Girls Inc. of Holyoke
Girls Inc. of the Seacoast Area
MAFAC
Massachusetts School Administrators Association
Coalición MIRA
Northeast Justice Center
Estrategias para niños
Michigan
Michigan Association for College Admission Counseling
Michigan’s Children
justicia materna
Priority Children
Minnesota
Children’s Defense Fund—Minnesota
Asociación de Minnesota para el asesoramiento sobre admisión a la universidad (MACAC)
MN Association for the Education of Young Children (MNAEYC) & MN School-Age Care
YWCA Minneapolis
Misisipi
Mississippi Low Income Child Care Initiative
Missouri
Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals
SLATE Missouri Job Center
Montana
Montana Association of County School Superintendents
Montana Association of Elementary and Middle School Principals
Montana Association of School Superintendents
Montana Association of Secondary School Principals
Montana Council of Administrators of Special Education
Montana Educational Technologists Association
School Administrators of Montana
Nebraska
ACLU de Nebraska
Hombres negros unidos
Compassion in Action, Inc.
Servicios de primera infancia
Primeros cinco Nebraska
Banco de alimentos de Lincoln
Centro de trabajadores de Heartland
Holland Children’s Movement
Centro Latino de Midlands
Manzana Nebraska
League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha
League of Women Voters of Lincoln and Lancaster County Nebraska
Liga de Mujeres Votantes de Nebraska
Nebraska Youth Advocates
OneWorld Community Health Centers
Unidad en acción
Voices for Children in Nebraska
Nevada
Alianza de defensa de los niños
New Hampshire
Mont Vernon Village School
Escuela Woodman Park
New Jersey
Defensores de los Niños de Nueva Jersey
Asociación de directores y supervisores de Nueva Jersey
New Mexico
Voces de Nuevo México para niños
VIEJO
New York
Defensores de los niños de Nueva York
Atlas: Hazlo tú mismo
Brothers At Bard
Center for Children's Initiative
Child Care Council of Suffolk, Inc.
Child Care Resource Network
Children’s Defense Fund—New York
Comité Ciudadano para los Niños de Nueva York
Early Care & Learning Council
Girls Inc. of Long Island
Lawyers For Children, Inc.
NYS Association for College Admissions Counseling (NYSACAC)
NYS Association for the Education of Young Children
Prevenga el Abuso Infantil Nueva York
Asociación de Administradores Escolares del Estado de Nueva York
Centro Schuyler de Análisis y Defensa
Corporación de Vivienda y Desarrollo Económico para Mujeres
North Carolina
NC Child
Centro de justicia de Carolina del norte
Ohio
Acción para niños
Children’s Defense Fund—Ohio
HAPPY Homes Ohio Association
Asociación de Ohio para el asesoramiento de admisión a la universidad
Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children
Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators
Southwest Ohio AEYC
YWCA of Hamilton
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Association of Secondary Principals
Oklahoma Child Care Resource and Referral Association
Instituto de Oklahoma para la Defensa de los Niños
Oregon
instituto de niños
Confederation of Oregon School Administrators
Oregon Association of Secondary School Administrators
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Principals Association
Asociación de Pensilvania para el asesoramiento sobre admisión a la universidad
Ciudadanos públicos para niños y jóvenes
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Association for the Education of Young Children
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Association of School Principals
Rhode Island KIDS COUNT
South Carolina
PASOs
Tennessee
Black Children's Institute of Tennessee
Centro Legal Comunitario
Asociación de directores de escuelas secundarias de Tennessee
Comisión de Tennessee sobre niños y jóvenes
Texas
Centro de Prioridades de Políticas Públicas
NIÑOS EN RIESGO
Children’s Defense Fund—Texas
Children's Rights Clinic
CollegeCommunityCareer
Hispanic Faculty Staff Association of the University of Texas at Austin
Texas Association for College Admissions Counseling
Tejanos cuidan a los niños
Voces para los Niños de San Antonio
Utah
Professional Family Child Care Association of Utah
Asociación de Directores de Escuelas Secundarias de Utah
Vermont
Asociación de directores de Vermont
Virginia
Child Care Connections of Richmond
Virginia Alliance of Family Child Care Associations
Washington
Asociación de Directores de Escuelas de Washington
Northwest Health Advocates
Asociación de Head Start y ECEAP del Estado de Washington
Virginia Occidental
West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy
Wisconsin
Association of WI School Administrators
Servicios CAP, Inc.
Centro de Ciudades Resilientes
East Madison Community Center
Girls Inc. of Greater Madison
Niños hacia adelante
Wisconsin Association of College Admissions Counselors
Wyoming
Wyoming Association of Secondary School Principals
