Immigrant Family Resources
What to Know?
California Specific Laws
- AB 699 (Law as of 2017) Provides critical protections for immigrant students.
- Teach Plus Fact Sheet
- Implementation Fact Sheet: Find it here
- AB 699 Infographic: Find it here
- AB 699 Violation Complaint Form: Find it here
- K-12 AB 699 School Guidance Handbook
- AB 49 (Proposed Legislation, Muratsuchi)
- SB 48 (Gonzalez)
- (Plyler v. Doe) Students' rights to free public education regardless of immigration status.
- State Law SB 54, limits assistance with immigration at schools and promotes safe learning environments and a sanctuary state. For a summarized version, click here.
Legal Rights Cards (Red Cards):
These cards outline the right to remain silent and how to refuse entry to ICE without a warrant. They are available in multiple languages.
Downloadable from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC).
Know Your Rights Flyers:
Flyers from organizations like the ACLU and United We Dream provide step-by-step instructions on what to do if ICE agents knock on the door or approach individuals in public, at home, or at work.
Example Resources:
What to do?
Emergency Hotline Information:
Share numbers for local hotlines where individuals can report ICE activity.
Rapid Response Networks
Rapid Response Network: Sacramento Rapid Response Network (Sacramento, Yolo, Placer, El Dorado, Nevada, Yuba, Sutter, Colusa, Butte and rural areas North without a more local hotline)
- Hotline: 916-682-0256
- Website: Click Here
Family Preparedness Resources
Guides for preparing families in case of detention, including childcare arrangements, financial planning, and key contact information.
Available through Immigrant Legal Resource Center.Emergency Wallet Cards
Cards containing essential information like lawyer contacts and emergency numbers for family members to carry at all times.
Educate Yourself
Educational Rights and Policies:
Students' rights to free public education regardless of immigration status (Plyler v. Doe).
State law SB 54, limits assistance with immigration enforcement at schools and promotes safe learning environments and sanctuary state. For a summarized version click here. Community Support Networks
Rapid Response Networks:
Community-led groups trained to monitor and respond to ICE activity in real time.
Example: Sacramento Rapid Response Network
Networks in Los Angeles, San Diego, and other major cities.
Legal Aid and Immigration Services:
Nonprofits in Sacramento offering free or low-cost legal assistance include:
- Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services (Immigration Legal Services)
- California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation (CRLAF)
- Sacramento Area Congregations Together
- Opening Doors, Inc.
Sanctuary Resources
Faith-based organizations and community centers in Sacramento provide sanctuary or safe spaces for families facing immediate threats. Attached are some additional resources below:
Community centers like the Sacramento Area Congregations Together (ACT) also offer sanctuary resources.
Mental Health and Emotional Support
Counseling Services:
Resources for emotional support, including free or low-cost counseling provided by organizations like:
La Familia Counseling Center, Inc:
Support Groups:
Peer support networks where families can share experiences and learn strategies for coping with stress related to immigration enforcement concerns.
Guide to Disaster Assistance Services for Immigrant Californians
This guide provides information about the types of federal, state, and local disaster assistance services available in California. Although some of the resources are restricted to individuals or households with eligible immigration status, there are many services available to all Californians impacted by disasters. Resources include Immigrant Families, Shelters and Housing Assistance, Food and other basic needs, public health and counseling, replacing documents or rebuilding properties and Employment/ Job services.
