Social Work Corner – Grief Beyond Loss – August 2026
Grief Beyond Loss: Understanding the many forms of grief in serving unaccompanied youth Grief is often associated with the loss of a loved one. For many unaccompanied youth, grief is […]
New Resource – Public Education (K-12) Disability Rights: Guidance for Sponsors of Unaccompanied Children
The information in this blog post is current as of August 11, 2026. The Children’s Immigration Law Academy (CILA) is grateful to announce the release of Public Education (K-12) Disability […]
Social Work Corner – The Power of Storytelling – July 2026
The Power of Storytelling In the midst of ongoing uncertainty, daily injustices, and the emotional weight carried by many unaccompanied youth, it’s easy to only focus on the challenges present. […]
Social Work Corner – Celebrating LGBTQ+ Identity and Navigating New Challenges – June 2026
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Identity and Navigating New Challenges As we enter another Pride Month, it is important to be aware and learn of the challenges that LGBTQ individuals are facing as […]
Social Work Corner – Demystifying Therapy – May 2026
Mental Health Awareness: Demystifying Therapy In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, we uplift the lived experiences of unaccompanied youth and provide you with language and tools to demystify therapy […]
New CILA Resource – Think Before You Post Social Media Tips for Immigrant Youth
The information in this blog post is current as of April 10, 2026. The Children’s Immigration Law Academy (CILA) is excited to announce the release of Think Before You Post: […]
Social Work Corner – Culture as Care – April 2026
Culture as Care: Cultural Interventions for Stress Management There is a heightened awareness of the need for ongoing stress management. As advocates, you are operating on the frontlines of human […]
New CILA Resource: Working with Detained Unaccompanied Children
The information in this blog post is current as of April 7, 2026. CILA is excited to share a new, in-depth resource Working with Detained Unaccompanied Children. The resource is […]
Social Work Corner – Social Work Month – March 2026
Social Work Month: Uplift. Defend. Transform This month, we celebrate the dedicated social workers who advocate daily for the rights and services of unaccompanied children. As professionals, we center children’s […]
Social Work Corner – Black History Month – February 2026
Black History Month: Celebrating and Honoring Black Immigrant Youth Black History Month is a time to honor the resilience and brilliance of Black communities across the globe. As advocates, it […]