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Emergency Planning Guide for Families

Parents with uncertain immigration status may be concerned about the care and custody of their children in the event of sudden detention or deportation by federal immigration officials. The following guides have legal options to consider.

The guides are currently available in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and Haitian Creole.

What you need to know

Emergency Planning Guide - English  Emergency Planning Guide - Portuguese (Português)  Emergency Planning Guide - Haitian Creole (Kreyòl Ayisyen)  Emergency Planning Guide - Spanish (Español) 

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