Immigration & Kids: Two new reports show immigration policies are making Michigan less safe for kids
Speaking for Kids, the podcast from Michigan’s Children by Michigan's Children
Episode notes
In this episode of Speaking for Kids, we explore how current federal immigration policies are affecting Michigan's youngest children and the caregivers who support them every day. Joined by experts from the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP), we discuss new research highlighting the impact of immigration enforcement on early childhood development, access to health care and public benefits, and the well-being of immigrant families. The conversation also examines how fear of immigration enforcement is creating barriers to essential services, the long-term effects of toxic stress on young children, and what policymakers, advocates, and communities can do to ensure every child has the opportunity to grow up healthy, safe, and supported.
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