Below you will find resources to help you support students and families.
OneAmerica Community Resource Directory
Immigration Legal Services:
- Northwest Immigrant Rights Project: www.nwirp.org
- Colectiva Legal del Pueblo: http://colectivalegal.org/
- American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Referral Service: http://ailalawyer.com/
- List of Organizations Recognized by Board of Immigration Appeals: https://www.justice.gov/eoir/recognition-and-accreditation-program
- Immigration Advocates Network National Legal Services Directory: https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/legaldirectory/
General Legal Services Resources:
- Washington Law Help: http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/
- Northwest Justice Project CLEAR Hotline: https://nwjustice.org/clear-hotline
- Northwest Justice Project: https://nwjustice.org/
- Catholic Community Services: http://www.ccsww.org/
- Community Action of Skagit County: https://www.communityactionskagit.org/
Reporting Harassment/Bullying/Discrimination:
- ACLU collecting information about instances at schools: https://aclu-wa.org/about-getting-help
- Hate crimes/Harassment/Discrimination against Muslim community members: http://cairseattle.org/
Discrimination in employment, housing, others:
- WA State Human Rights Commission: http://www.hum.wa.gov/
- Safe Spaces Fact Sheet: https://www2.ed.gov/about/overview/focus/safe-spaces-fact-sheet.pdf
Resources on Obtaining U.S. Citizenship:
- Washington New Americans program (run by OneAmerica): http://www.wanewamericans.org/
- Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Naturalization Program: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/node/81
Resources on Public Benefits for Immigrants:
- Washington Law Help: http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/
- Northwest Health Law Advocates: http://nohla.org/
- National Immigration Law Center – Economic Support: https://www.nilc.org/issues/economic-support/
Resources on Financial Empowerment for Immigrants:
- How to Buy a House in the U.S. as an Immigrant: https://www.moneygeek.com/mortgage/resources/immigrant-guide-to-purchasing-a-home/
- Credit Building Strategies for Immigrants: https://www.moneygeek.com/credit-cards/resources/building-credit-as-an-immigrant/
- Financial Support for Refugees: https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/support-and-resources-for-refugees/
Resources on Educational Opportunities for Undocumented Students:
- Accessing the American Dream: Pursuing College as an Undocumented Student: https://www.edumed.org/resources/undocumented-college-students/
- Latino/an Educational Achievement Project: http://www.leapwa.org/
- Immigrants Rising: https://immigrantsrising.org/
- American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Immigrant and Refugee Children Toolkit: http://www.aft.org/sites/default/files/im_uac-educators-guide_2016.pdf
- Skagit Valley College: Undocumented Student Information: https://www.skagit.edu/undocumented-students/
Resources on General Immigration Policy / Advocacy
- Washington State Attorney General/Guidance Concerning Immigration Enforcement: http://www.atg.wa.gov/immigrationguidance
- American Immigration Council: https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/
- National Immigration Forum: http://immigrationforum.org/
- National Immigration Law Center: https://www.nilc.org/
- Detention Watch Network: http://www.detentionwatchnetwork.org/
Resources on Workers’ Rights:
- Fair Work Center: http://fairworkcenter.org/
- National Employment Law Project: http://www.nelp.org/
- National Day Laborer Organizing Network: http://www.ndlon.org/
- JobHero “Employment Resource Guide”: http://www.jobhero.com/employment-law-guide/
Resources for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Other Crimes:
- Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV): http://wscadv.org/
- Coalition Ending Gender-Based Violence: http://endgv.org/
- Washington Coalition of Crime Victim Advocates: http://www.wccva.org/
- Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs: http://www.wcsap.org/
- YWCA Sexual Violence Legal Services: https://www.ywcaworks.org/blogs/firesteel/tue-04172018-0943/spotlight-ywcas-sexual-violence-legal-services
Related Articles:
- Access to Education – Rule of Law: http://www.uscourts.gov/
Medicare Informational Guide for Senior Immigrants
- Medicare Coverage (in a variety of languages) https://www.medicareplans.com/medicare-coverage-resource-of-immigrant-populations/#medicare_resources_in_other_languages
- Can my immigrant parents or immigrant spouse get Medicare? https://www.medicareplans.com/medicare-coverage-resource-of-immigrant-populations/#can_my_immigrant_parents_or_immigrant_spouse_get_medicare_
- What are the Medicare eligibility requirements for immigrants? https://www.medicareplans.com/medicare-coverage-resource-of-immigrant-populations/#what_are_the_medicare_eligibility_requirements_for_immigrants
- How much does Medicare for immigrants cost? https://www.medicareplans.com/medicare-coverage-resource-of-immigrant-populations/#how_much_does_medicare_for_immigrants_cost_
- Medicare coverage resource of the immigrant population (Spanish) https://www.medicareplans.com/medicare-coverage-resource-of-immigrant-populations/Spanish/
If you have any questions or comments about the resources on this page, please contact Larry Francois, NWESD Superintendent (360) 299-4003