How does one volunteer to be a guardian of children whose parents get deported? [View all]
I know this is an incredibly sensitive issue. I know the risk of child endangerment or exploitation is high. But how can we help the children of deported parents remain in the US - where they are citizens and have full citizenship rights?
Ideally, families who are without documents will plan ahead, enact power of attorney with a trusted person, and advise their children of what to do in the event the parents are taken away.
That's the ideal.
What about when it isn't ideal? Are there organizations vetting potential guardians for these kids? Are they looking into people with homes willing to shelter the kids for a few days or weeks until other, better arrangements are made?
Does ICE or DS care? Might they even help? Are they legally able to help?
What about NGOs here at home? Immigrant advocacy groups.
I have no idea, but we'd like to help. Even if not caring for a kid or kids directly, where to give support in other ways?
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