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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 29/09/2026

A fair legal process can't depend on a child understanding immigration law alone. Yet unaccompanied children are facing the U.S. immigration system without attorneys. The Fair Day in Court for Kids Act would guarantee them legal counsel. Urge Congress to support the bill. bit.ly/3TqQriw

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 17/09/2026

On U.S. #CitizenshipDay, we’re reminded why pathways to citizenship matter. For unaccompanied children, they offer the stability, safety, and fully belong in the communities they now call home. Protecting those pathways helps make that future possible.

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 28/08/2026

Now more than ever, unaccompanied and separated children need protection systems that uphold their rights and help them reach safety and stability, especially when they have been forced to flee violence, persecution, conflict, or abuse.

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 20/08/2026

Systems meant to protect unaccompanied children are now feeding detention and deportation instead. Longer custody. Sponsor arrests. Child-welfare information used for enforcement. Weakened access to counsel. Every child deserves due process, protection, and a chance at safety.

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 17/08/2026

Teachers can change what school feels like for immigrant students. For 40+ years, Plyler v. Doe has helped protect children’s right to attend public school, regardless of immigration status. But the #RighttoLearn must mean more than a seat in the classroom.

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 10/08/2026

A federal judge has ordered the admin to pay $65M owed to organizations providing legal services to unaccompanied children. The payments are long overdue, but they do not resolve the larger crisis. Children still need access to legal representation, due process & protection. bit.ly/4wmpR7z

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 03/08/2026

Unaccompanied children now spend an average of 117 days in government custody—up from 30 days in 2024—while their immigration cases continue. As KIND’s Tess Reagan explains, a five-year-old cannot be expected to understand court proceedings or make their case without legal help.

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 01/08/2026

As children’s immigration cases continue and legal help remains under threat, every conversation matters. Interpreters and translators help children communicate with legal teams, understand the process, and be heard. Speak another language? Join our volunteer network: bit.ly/3TwC23W

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 20/07/2026

Unaccompanied children are being given less time to prepare for immigration court while the legal services they need are being put at risk. Rushing children’s cases while destabilizing their legal support is not due process.

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 15/07/2026

KIND is without federal funding and still owed nearly $25 million for legal services already provided. Your donation helps keep lawyers beside children while their safety and futures remain at stake. Help us protect children’s rights. bit.ly/4ppvjVi

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 30/06/2026

For more than 40 years, Plyler v. Doe has helped protect children’s right to attend public school, regardless of immigration status. Over the next few weeks, we’ll share why this protection still matters — and what’s at stake when any child is pushed out of the classroom. #RighttoLearn

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 26/06/2026

Unaccompanied children's legal services are under attack, and the funding that makes this work possible is at risk. Add your name to join KIND and members of Congress advocating for continued funding for children’s legal services. act.supportkind.org/page/99071/p...

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 26/06/2026

"The Supreme Court's decision opens the door to restrictive border measures that endanger those seeking protection — especially children. We've seen this before. Families stranded in danger, exposed to violence & trafficking." – KIND President Wendy Young

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 24/06/2026

Unaccompanied children should not face immigration court alone. Without attorneys, children are at greater risk of exploitation, trafficking, and being returned to the very danger they fled. Learn why legal representation is a critical safeguard. bit.ly/4g5sMgn

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 22/06/2026

On June 23, KIND’s Jyothi Kanics will join @unhcr.org, @unicef.org, and partners for an HRC62 side event on child trafficking in the context of statelessness, forced displacement, and migration. 📍Palais des Nations, Room Concordia 5 + hybrid 🕐 1–2 PM CEST Join here: bit.ly/3QWcFrd

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 20/06/2026

At 16, Ayrad* reached Poland alone after fleeing conflict. Misleading information put him at risk of being returned to danger. With legal support and a trusted adult beside him, he found stability and a path forward. This #WorldRefugeeDay, read his story: bit.ly/4ovgYGh

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 15/06/2026

Education is not a privilege reserved for some children. 44 years ago, Plyler v. Doe affirmed that all children have the right to attend public school, regardless of immigration status. As those protections face renewed challenges, we must defend every child’s right to learn.

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 12/06/2026

On June 11, federal agents visited KIND’s DC headquarters without a warrant in an operation targeting legal service providers for unaccompanied children. Our work to support due process and protect the most vulernable will not be intimidated. Our statement: bit.ly/4os51kX

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 10/06/2026

🚨 ORR’s actions could strip unaccompanied children of critical legal services, putting thousands at risk. We’re calling for accountability. Add your voice today. bit.ly/4gchh6M

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 01/06/2026

🚨JUST IN: Congress is urging action as the administration refuses to issue payments for legally required services for unaccompanied children. These nonpayments threaten a system that has protected kids for nearly 20 years, and put thousands at risk. bit.ly/4flcnUQ

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 29/05/2026

ATJ transforms trajectories: 🔸from instability → opportunity 🔹from surviving → thriving 👉 That’s what’s at stake. We urge the Council of DC to prioritize FY27 ATJ funding. #DCCivilJustice #ATJFunding

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 28/05/2026

The ATJ iniative is a critical investment for the wellbeing of children seeking safety. Justice shouldn’t depend on whether a child can access a lawyer. ATJ ensures due process & real opportunity. We urge the Council of DC to prioritize FY27 ATJ funding. #DCCivilJustice #ATJFunding

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 27/05/2026

The Access to Justice Initiative is one of DC’s most effective investments. It helps keep children in school, families stable, and futures on track by expanding access to legal representation. We urge DC Council to prioritize FY27 ATJ funding. #DCCivilJustice #ATJFunding

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 22/05/2026

For children in prolonged ORR custody, every day without answers feels longer. Congress must conduct oversight into ORR conditions and protect children’s wellbeing. bit.ly/4tpPpj0

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 20/05/2026

Children should be learning, playing and feeling safe, not standing before a judge without a lawyer. KIND works to ensure unaccompanied and separated children have lawyers beside them and protection at every stage of their journey to safety. Share this if you believe every child deserves a lawyer.

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 14/05/2026

Unaccompanied children seeking asylum can wait as long as 200 days in detention while the gov complicates reunification by requiring DNA tests, federal appointments, and more. Families are fighting back with habeas corpus petitions, but the damage being done is lasting. bit.ly/4dbF5G3

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 13/05/2026

“No one takes my feelings into account because I am a child.” Children in ORR custody are speaking about fear, isolation, and prolonged detention. Urge Congress to conduct oversight and protect the rights and well-being of unaccompanied children. #ChildhoodonHold bit.ly/4tpPpj0

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 07/05/2026

A Quinceañera is a celebration of tradition, community, & coming of age. One young leader, Lila, took that spirit and turned it into something even more powerful. She decided to host a fundraiser for KIND to support unaccompanied and separated children. Read her interview: bit.ly/4ddaE1a

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 07/05/2026

Children in crisis need coordinated support, not fragmented systems. KIND joined the “Lawyers–NGOs” Forum in Lublin to discuss how pro bono legal aid, humanitarian action, and child protection partnerships can better support refugee and migrant children. bit.ly/4u0VVgS

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 06/05/2026

KIND is proud to testify today the Council of the District of Columbia about why investing in the Access to Justice Initiative is essential. This is a unique program that works and sets DC apart in its commitment to access to justice. #dcciviljustice

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 05/05/2026

KIND is proud to join world leaders and UN partners in New York this week for #IMRF2026, where we’re pushing for stronger commitments to protect the rights of unaccompanied and separated children on the move. Follow us for updates on our global advocacy work.

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 04/05/2026

2 days until the GCM Family Unity Initiative launch. Join us, UN Human Rights, @unicefusa.org, MYCP & @iom.int for a conversation on migration pathways that support reunification & keeps families together. 📅 May 6 📍 NYC + livestream 🕒 6:30 PM ET 🔗 bit.ly/4w4WtDS

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 01/05/2026

Five days until the GCM Family Unity Initiative launch. Join us, @unhcr.org, @unicefusa.org, and @iom.int for a global conversation on migration pathways that support reunification, and keep families together. 📅 5/6 📍 NYC + livestream 🕒 6:30 PM ET Register: bit.ly/4w4WtDS

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 30/04/2026

#DíadelaNiñez is a celebration of childhood across Mexico. For children on the move alone, childhood can look very different. That’s why KIND works in Mexico to provide legal support, rights education, and protection so children are not left to navigate these journeys on their own.

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 28/04/2026

Family reunification is one of the clearest ways to protect unaccompanied and separated children. Join KIND, @unhcr.org, @refugepoint.bsky.social and others for a FRUN mapping launch on what’s working in real-world practice. Register: bit.ly/frunmappingwebinar

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 27/04/2026

Family separation should never be normalized, especially when children are involved. Children have a right to family life. At #IMRF2026, States must make concrete pledges that protect family unity and support timely reunification. Learn more: bit.ly/4cLJfnM

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 24/04/2026

Children on the move have rights. Ahead of #IMRF2026, the priorities are clear: ➡️Expand family reunification pathways ➡️Remove barriers that keep families apart ➡️Protect unaccompanied & separated children. States must turn commitments into action. bit.ly/4sZAb4l

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 21/04/2026

Children arriving alone are supposed to be in temporary care, not stuck in ORR custody for months. Congress must investigate prolonged detention, stop policies that block safe reunification, and protect due process. Act now: bit.ly/4tpPpj0 #ChildhoodonHold

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 20/04/2026

Children on the move need more than promises. They need policies that protect their rights and keep families together. At #IMRF2026, KIND is urging States to make commitments that safeguard family unity and expand reunification pathways. Learn more: bit.ly/4tXyG6Q

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 17/04/2026

Six months is a long time for any child. For children in ORR custody, it is now the average time spent separated from family in facilities never meant for long-term care. Systems meant to protect children should not keep them in custody. bit.ly/4sFaIwb #ChildhoodonHold

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 17/04/2026

Save the date for the launch of the GCM Family Unity Initiative by OHCHR, @unicefusa.org, IOM, KIND, and MYCP. A global partnership advancing migration pathways that protect family life and keep families together. 📅 5/6 📍 NYC + livestream 🕒 6:30 PM ET Register: bit.ly/KINDxIMRF

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 13/04/2026

KIND 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. #IMRF2026

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 02/04/2026

🚨 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 bit.ly/4tpPpj0

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 31/03/2026

In 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. #ChildhoodOnHold

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 27/03/2026

Immigrant 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: bit.ly/4dKoGch

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 25/03/2026

Children 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: bit.ly/3LI8JIf

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 19/03/2026

For 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 nbcnews.to/4sp3Dkb

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 27/02/2026

Children 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. bit.ly/4kVC92y

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 25/02/2026

Unaccompanied 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: bit.ly/4azjSog

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Kids in Need of Defense @supportkind.org · 14/02/2026

For 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: bit.ly/3ZDy9d4

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