The California Children and Families Commission (First 5 California) provides support for all families throughout the state with young children, including our immigrant families. Here you will find helpful resources to guide you on immigration and stress/trauma-related topics.
As federal policy changes continue to have an impact on our state’s children and families, First 5 California provides additional support for all of California’s families, including our immigrant families. To help address some of the issues our immigrant families and their children currently may face, we have gathered resources that can assist families on many immigration and stress/trauma-related topics.
The resources below can help families stay informed and strong by knowing and understanding their rights. The resources include contacts for legal services, information on coping skills and activities, an a directory of immigration resources.
Dealing with Stress and Trauma
In partnership with Sesame Street in Communities, the First 5 Association of California developed the Care, Cope, and Connect Guide that offers tips for parent for caring for themselves and their children during tough times. It includes information on ways for families to cope with difficult times together, and guidelines on talking with children and helping everyone stay connected to their families and communities. The guide, which is available in multiple languages, helps families discuss and manage the complicated issues affecting the lives of many people in California. These include family separation, trauma, and other community-based anxieties, such as new immigration policy changes.
Other Stress and Trauma Resources Include:
These links provide information and materials that can guide and assist individuals and families that may be affected:
NOTE: The links above are intended as a starting point and are not all-inclusive
