For over 15 years, we’ve been at the forefront of protecting unaccompanied immigrant and refugee children worldwide, defending their rights and safety.https://bsky.app/profile/supportkind.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/supportkind.org/post/3mjkdzatkyu23A federal judge has halted a dangerous practice targeting unaccompanied children. Children were reportedly told they could “self-deport” or face prolonged detention. Some were also warned their sponsors could be arrested. That is coercion. Every child deserves due process. https://lat.ms/4cJSODM15 Apr 2026 16:49 +0000at://did:plc:6o7ly6nqjigctldx77fgs2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjkdzatkyu23https://bsky.app/profile/supportkind.org/post/3mjfvl6xzxr2qKIND is joining global leaders at the International Migration Review Forum this May. We’re bringing a clear message: children on the move must be protected. Follow us for more updates. #IMRF202613 Apr 2026 22:20 +0000at://did:plc:6o7ly6nqjigctldx77fgs2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjfvl6xzxr2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/supportkind.org/post/3mjfix3a5mk2bChildren should never be an afterthought in migration policy. KIND will be at #IMRF2026 advocating for safe, regular pathways and stronger reunification frameworks that center children's best interests. Learn more. https://bit.ly/4sZAb4l https://supportkind.org/resources/supporting-family-unity-for-unaccompanied-and-separated-children13 Apr 2026 18:34 +0000at://did:plc:6o7ly6nqjigctldx77fgs2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjfix3a5mk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/supportkind.org/post/3mj66uqnfcv22When immigration enforcement leaves families with impossible choices, children are put at risk. A recent case out of Florida underscores the devastating consequences of forcing parents to make urgent decisions about their children’s care without enough support or protection. https://bit.ly/4t5VUry https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/5/death-abused-migrant-boy-shines-light-decisions-facing-parents/10 Apr 2026 20:45 +0000at://did:plc:6o7ly6nqjigctldx77fgs2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj66uqnfcv22https://bsky.app/profile/supportkind.org/post/3miz6s7i3r322A new federal rule could make it much harder for unaccompanied children to appeal immigration court decisions. Shorter deadlines and limited review put children at risk. KIND & @theyoungcenter.bsky.social joined more than 60 organizations urging it be withdrawn. https://bit.ly/4e9EF3J https://supportkind.org/resources/60-organizations-oppose-eoirs-interim-final-rule-on-appellate-procedures-for-the-board-of-immigration-appeals/08 Apr 2026 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:6o7ly6nqjigctldx77fgs2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3miz6s7i3r322https://bsky.app/profile/supportkind.org/post/3mik26sbge22o🚨 Unaccompanied and separated kids are held for months, often over a year, in ORR facilities without lawyers. They are cut off from family and must face life changing court decisions alone. Congress must act NOW. Demand an end to indefinite detention. #ChildhoodOnHold https://bit.ly/4tpPpj002 Apr 2026 20:28 +0000at://did:plc:6o7ly6nqjigctldx77fgs2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mik26sbge22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/supportkind.org/post/3mif73c37wd2vIn the weeks ahead, we’ll be sharing what it looks like when childhood is put on hold for unaccompanied kids in gov shelters. These stories make clear the harm happening under ORR’s watch and why accountability cannot wait. Turn on notifications for updates. #ChildhoodOnHold31 Mar 2026 22:12 +0000at://did:plc:6o7ly6nqjigctldx77fgs2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mif73c37wd2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/supportkind.org/post/3miepgzjwe22mThank you, @jayapal.house.gov, for calling out the harm children face in immigration court and for your leadership in pushing for due process. Children should never be forced to navigate complex legal proceedings alone, especially in a language they may not understand. [contains quote post or other embedded content]31 Mar 2026 17:32 +0000at://did:plc:6o7ly6nqjigctldx77fgs2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3miepgzjwe22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/supportkind.org/post/3mi5aegiecc2cThank you, @repdexteror.bsky.social for your leadership. Children cannot heal in detention. What they need are safe placements, legal support, and systems that protect their well-being and uphold their rights. [contains quote post or other embedded content]28 Mar 2026 18:13 +0000at://did:plc:6o7ly6nqjigctldx77fgs2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi5aegiecc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/supportkind.org/post/3mi35rqwkac2cThank you, @reppaultonko.bsky.social, for your leadership in calling attention to the harm prolonged detention causes children. Detention is not care, and every day a child remains there deepens instability and trauma. Children deserve due process and protection that centers their best interests. [contains quote post or other embedded content]27 Mar 2026 22:22 +0000at://did:plc:6o7ly6nqjigctldx77fgs2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi35rqwkac2chttps://bsky.app/profile/supportkind.org/post/3mi2yogk5rs2dImmigrant children should not have to choose between an education and their sense of safety. For decades, schools were recognized as sensitive locations to help protect students from immigration enforcement. In January 2025, that changed. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dKoGch27 Mar 2026 20:51 +0000at://did:plc:6o7ly6nqjigctldx77fgs2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2yogk5rs2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/supportkind.org/post/3mi2gkzskbh22UK asylum rules just changed. This means: ➡️ Refugee status cut from 5 yrs to 2.5 yrs with repeated reviews ➡️ Up to 20 yrs before permanent settlement ➡️ Applies to all new claims after March 2026 KIND will continue to fight for children's rights despite these changes. https://bit.ly/4s0Dwip https://gmiau.org/information-todays-asylum-changes/27 Mar 2026 15:27 +0000at://did:plc:6o7ly6nqjigctldx77fgs2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2gkzskbh22https://bsky.app/profile/supportkind.org/post/3mhy45eg5vo2kRemoving families in the UK who have been refused asylum is deeply concerning. Alongside Coram Children’s Legal Centre and Refugee and Migrant Children’s Consortium, we are calling for urgent action to protect children’s rights. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bLnSBv26 Mar 2026 17:15 +0000at://did:plc:6o7ly6nqjigctldx77fgs2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhy45eg5vo2khttps://bsky.app/profile/supportkind.org/post/3mhxomiaxna2qUK asylum decision-making is at a record low: only 52% meet standards while 45% of refusals are overturned on appeal. Children pay the price by facing uncertainty, instability, and growing up in limbo. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bMaKvE https://www.unhcr.org/uk/media/asylum-interviews-uk-audit-findings-and-recommendations26 Mar 2026 13:13 +0000at://did:plc:6o7ly6nqjigctldx77fgs2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxomiaxna2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/supportkind.org/post/3mhvuiibgud22Children in Poland now face a higher risk of being placed in detention centers just for seeking safety. Not only does this cause harm to children’s wellbeing, but it also undermines their best interests. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LI8JIf25 Mar 2026 19:52 +0000at://did:plc:6o7ly6nqjigctldx77fgs2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvuiibgud22https://bsky.app/profile/supportkind.org/post/3mhvdqjnvwi2iEl hallazgo de 229 personas migrantes en Xalapa, Veracruz, entre ellas familias y 17 niñas, niños y adolescentes no acompañados, recuerda que la migración continúa, muchas veces sin verse. Urge que las autoridades prioricen el interés superior de la niñez y la unidad familiar en cada caso. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hundreds-migrants-calling-help-back-truck-mexico/25 Mar 2026 14:53 +0000at://did:plc:6o7ly6nqjigctldx77fgs2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvdqjnvwi2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/supportkind.org/post/3mhtjbxsu3j2mNew UK proposals could double the wait for settlement from 5 to 10 years—affecting even lawful residents. We join Just Right Scotland in urging MPs to protect fairness and stability for all. https://www.justrightscotland.org.uk/2026/03/earned-settlement-why-we-are-concerned/24 Mar 2026 21:27 +0000at://did:plc:6o7ly6nqjigctldx77fgs2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhtjbxsu3j2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/supportkind.org/post/3mhjehkpeb222We’re honored to be part of this collective investment in Boston’s immigrant communities. Through this support, we can continue expanding access to legal services for unaccompanied children, ensuring they are not left to face complex immigration proceedings alone. https://bit.ly/4bTVQF0 https://www.boston.gov/news/new-major-funding-partnership-and-call-action-support-bostons-immigrant-communities20 Mar 2026 20:34 +0000at://did:plc:6o7ly6nqjigctldx77fgs2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhjehkpeb222https://bsky.app/profile/supportkind.org/post/3mhgn6iri3h22For young people with SIJS, building stability can take years. But new data shows hundreds were detained and deported last year, disrupting the lives they’ve worked to rebuild. “These figures are much higher than we expected.” — Emma Israel, KIND https://nbcnews.to/4sp3Dkb19 Mar 2026 18:32 +0000at://did:plc:6o7ly6nqjigctldx77fgs2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhgn6iri3h22https://bsky.app/profile/supportkind.org/post/3mgsi65drwx2iChildren in San Diego are facing trauma, prolonged separation, and months in ORR custody, with stays now averaging 117 days. These kids are our neighbors, classmates, and community members. Their safety and wellbeing must be a priority. https://bit.ly/4s2Uw8l11 Mar 2026 18:09 +0000at://did:plc:6o7ly6nqjigctldx77fgs2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgsi65drwx2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/supportkind.org/post/3mgauz7ckvn2oChildren seeking safety should not face adversarial age assessments. The Refugee and Migrant Children’s Consortium is calling for urgent changes to protect young people in the asylum system. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/18/home-office-age-assessment-child-refugees-ngos04 Mar 2026 18:11 +0000at://did:plc:6o7ly6nqjigctldx77fgs2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgauz7ckvn2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/supportkind.org/post/3mfu7ioxopp2fChildren on the move must be protected. After two Haitian girls were found dead in a shelter in Oaxaca, we’re urging renewed government commitment to safe facilities, trained staff, and coordinated child protection systems. This tragedy demands urgent action. https://bit.ly/4kVC92y27 Feb 2026 17:14 +0000at://did:plc:6o7ly6nqjigctldx77fgs2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfu7ioxopp2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/supportkind.org/post/3mfpue5ojhz2oUnaccompanied children fleeing violence deserve fair legal process. KIND urges DHS to stop rapid border returns disguised as “self-deportation,” which undermine due process and put kids at risk. Federal law requires protection. Read full statement: https://bit.ly/4azjSog25 Feb 2026 23:44 +0000at://did:plc:6o7ly6nqjigctldx77fgs2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfpue5ojhz2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/supportkind.org/post/3mfjwltmw732lOur laws should protect children — not push them into danger. In @TheGuardian, Lord Alf Dubs warned that the UK’s broken refugee family reunification system is forcing vulnerable children to choose between endless delays or risking their lives with smugglers. https://bit.ly/40rGkcR https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/may/15/uk-broken-refugee-policy-children-people-smugglers23 Feb 2026 15:08 +0000at://did:plc:6o7ly6nqjigctldx77fgs2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfjwltmw732lhttps://bsky.app/profile/supportkind.org/post/3mfeylk3ova23GMIAU shared a briefing on settlement and citizenship for children in care, based on the experiences of young people they’ve supported. At least 1 in 10 children in care in England don’t have British citizenship, many were born here or have lived here most of their lives. https://bit.ly/4r7geal https://gmiau.org/settlement-and-citizenship-for-children-in-care-january-2026/21 Feb 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:6o7ly6nqjigctldx77fgs2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfeylk3ova23https://bsky.app/profile/supportkind.org/post/3mfd7mm5lra2aA new report from The Children’s Equity Project lays out the harm detention and family separation can cause children. This research is essential reading. If we want a humane immigration system, children’s well-being must come first. https://cep.asu.edu/the-scars-of-family-detention-and-separation20 Feb 2026 23:01 +0000at://did:plc:6o7ly6nqjigctldx77fgs2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfd7mm5lra2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/supportkind.org/post/3mfaokaysa22a@justrightscotland.org.uk shared a statement on the UK gov’s proposed asylum reforms and what they mean for children. “These reforms do not create a fairer or more efficient asylum system; they create a harsher, more chaotic, and more unstable one.” https://www.justrightscotland.org.uk/2025/11/our-statement-on-the-uk-governments-proposed-asylum-reforms/19 Feb 2026 22:50 +0000at://did:plc:6o7ly6nqjigctldx77fgs2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfaokaysa22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/supportkind.org/post/3metj42lsph2dFor children immigrating alone, support looks like an attorney by their side and a system that treats them with dignity. This #ValentinesDay, we’re urging lawmakers to prioritize child protection over punitive immigration enforcement. Take action now: https://bit.ly/3ZDy9d414 Feb 2026 17:08 +0000at://did:plc:6o7ly6nqjigctldx77fgs2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3metj42lsph2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/supportkind.org/post/3meosh5ytyl2dA judge ordered the lawful return of three immigrant families after finding officials used deception and coercion to force them to "self-deport." This ruling affirms what should never have been in question: families harmed by separation deserve justice. https://bit.ly/3MGVcB1 https://abcnews.go.com/US/judge-orders-3-families-returned-us-after-finding/story?id=12989741912 Feb 2026 20:12 +0000at://did:plc:6o7ly6nqjigctldx77fgs2xt/app.bsky.feed.post/3meosh5ytyl2d