Step-By-Step Family Preparedness Plan

How immigrant families can more proactively prepare for immigration emergencies

Updated 2/11/2026

Every family should have a family preparedness plan in case of an emergency. It is equally critical for immigrant families to think ahead and set more concrete plans for immigration-related emergencies that may arise. To assist in this, we’ve created this toolkit that goes into detail about different childcare options available in case of an absent parent, how to find trusted immigration services in your community, and how to prepare to assert your constitutional rights in the presence of an immigration officer. For more immigration community resources, visit ilrc.me/resources.

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