Support Resources for Immigrant Families in L.A. County
Many of the immigrant families served by our home visiting network in Los Angeles County are anxious about their safety. This page lists resources that can help. Please share with the families you serve, and contact us at info@LABestBabies.org if there’s something we should add.
Last updated: April 4, 2025, 2:12 pm
Upcoming Events
- Seminarios Web: Conozca sus derechos
29 de enero – 29 de octubre (último miércoles de cada mes durante 2025), 9:00am – 11:00am
Presentado por Visión y Compromiso - Free Citizenship Clinic
Through December 15, by appointment only: Locations vary
Receive free assistance with the citizenship application and fee waiver! To schedule an appointment, call 323-224-9077 (English and Spanish) or 323-616-5696 (Korean).
Presented by the YMCA - Immigration Rights Workshop
April 4, 2:00pm – 3:00pm: Community Resource Center in Panorama City, 7868 Van Nuys Blvd., Panorama City, CA 91402
Presented by L.A. Care Health Plan - Immigrant Day of Action 2025 Conference and Rally
April 8 & 9: California State Capitol, Sacramento, CA
Register for April 8 and April 9
Presented by California Immigrant Policy Center - Taller en español sobre peticiones familiares
April 10, 5:00pm: Children’s Collective Inc – Rita Walters Learning Complex, 915 W Manchester Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90044
Presentado por Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) – Los Angeles - Webinar: Stay Informed! Know Your Rights
April 10, 11:00am
Presented by the LA County Office of Immigrant Affairs and RepresentLA - Seminario Virtual: ¡Manténgase informado! Conozca sus derechos
10 de Abril, 6:00pm
Presentado por la Oficina de Asuntos Migratorios del Condado de Los Ángeles y RepresentLA - Webinar: U.S Citizenship Information Session
April 12, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by LA County Library - Seminario Virtual: Sesión informativa: Ciudadanía estadounidense
12 de Abril , 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Presentado por LA County Library - Know Your Rights Workshops
Wednesdays, 2:00pm – 3:00pm: The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA), 2533 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90057
Free workshops. No appointment is necessary. For more information, call the Immigrant Assistance Hotline at (888) 624-4752.
Presented by The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) - Know Your Rights Workshops
Last Wednesday of the month, 12:00pm – 2:00pm: South Whittier Community Resource Center, 10750 Laurel Ave., Whittier, CA 90605
Learn more about the resources available and your rights.
Presented by L.A. County Office of Immigrant Affairs - Red Card Distributions
The L.A. County Department of Public Social Services is giving out “red cards” that list basic rights people have when dealing with ICE. Get these cards from a DPSS district office near you. More information: 800-593-8222 or OIA.LACounty.gov - New Americans Initiative
Free immigration support, green card renewals, citizenship classes, and even DACA guidance with multilingual specialists. New Americans Centers are located at the following libraries: Central Library, Echo Park Branch Library, Junipero Serra Branch Library, Pacoima Branch Library, Pio Pico – Koreatown Branch Library, Wilmington Branch Library. Schedule an appointment on the website or call 213-228-7390.
Presented by LA Public Library
Also see our list of recorded webinars on supporting immigrant families.
Legal Assistance
- Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County
- Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA)
- Immigrant Assistance Line: 888-624-4752 (888-6-CHIRLA)
Available Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., to refer community members to services from CHIRLA and partner organizations.
- Immigrant Assistance Line: 888-624-4752 (888-6-CHIRLA)
- National Immigrant Justice Center
- Immigrant Center for Women and Children
- Law Help CA
- National Immigration Legal Services Directory
- National Lawyers Guild of Los Angeles
- Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) – Los Angeles
Preparedness
- Red Cards (Immigrant Legal Resource Center)
- Family Preparedness Plan Tip Sheets (Immigrant Legal Resource Center)
- Step-by-Step Family Preparedness Plan (Immigrant Legal Resource Center)
- What to do if stopped by police or ICE (American Civil Liberties Union)
- Como prepararse en caso de que eres arrestado por ICE (Immigrant Defense Project)
- Notifica App (United We Dream): Helps families plan, learn and act if they are at risk of being detained by ICE
- ICE at Healthcare Facilities: What Should You Do (Husch Blackwell)
Know Your Rights
- Know Your Rights Resources (L.A. County Office of Immigrant Affairs)
- Know Your Rights: Derechos de los Inmigrantes (American Civil Liberties Union)
- Know Your Rights Resources (National Immigration Law Center)
- Know Your Rights: Prepare for Trump’s Mass Deportation Threats (National Immigrant Justice Center)
- Know Your Rights: Immigrants’ Rights (American Civil Liberties Union)
- Know Your Rights: What to Do if You or a Loved One is Detained (National Immigrant Justice Center)
- Know Your Rights: A Guide to Your Rights When Interacting with Law Enforcement (Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.)
- Know Your Rights with ICE (Immigrant Defense Project)
- Youtube Video Series: ACLU x Brooklyn Defender Services: We Have Rights (American Civil Liberties Union)
- California Immigrant Tenants’ Rights (Asian Law Caucus)
- Know Your Rights guide & video (Council of Mexican Federations in North America)
Employment Rights
- Your Rights If Immigration Shows Up at Work: Workplace Raids and Audits (also in Spanish and Chinese) (Legal Aid at Work)
- Employment Rights of Undocumented Workers (also in Spanish and Chinese) (Legal Aid at Work)
- Guidance to Nonprofits Regarding Immigration Enforcement (New York Lawyers for the Public Interest and Lawyers Alliance for New York)
Mental Health and Parenting
- Video to Support Immigrant Parents (Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors): Spanish with English subtitles — helps parents talk to kids about issues like bullying and making a plan in case of deportation and family separation
- Mental Health Resources for Undocumented People (Immigrants Rising)
- Supporting Young Children Experiencing Separation and Trauma (ZERO TO THREE)
- Latinx Therapy
Public Charge Rule
- Public Charge Information for Families — latest updates in English and in Spanish (Protecting Immigrant Families)
- Public Charge Information & FAQ (L.A. County Office of Immigrant Affairs)
- Public Charge Updates (Keep Your Benefits)
Additional Resources
- Immigration Resources (compiled by California Work & Family Coalition members, California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC), and Immigrants Rising)
- Resources for direct service providers and communities (Google Sheet)
- Conozca sus derechos: ley de inmigración y redadas de ICE (Google Sheet)
- ConsulApp Contigo: Mexico’s New App to Help Nationals Navigate U.S. Immigration
- Explainer: ICE Arrests and Deportations from the U.S. Interior (Migration Policy Institute)
- ICE Detainee Locator System
- Immigration Resources Hub (Immigrants Are Los Angeles)
- SALVA
- this organization offers resources for immigrant families in the Antelope Valley
- Resources for Immigrants (International Institute of Los Angeles)
Resources and Guidance for Community Groups and Staff
- If your organization is interested in hosting a “Know Your Rights” webinar or in-person training for your community, fill out this form (L.A. County Office of Immigrant Affairs)
- How to Help Families Prepare for Immigration Raids and Other Enforcement Actions (The Center for Law and Social Policy)
- The Silent Crisis: How to Do Outreach in an Anti-Immigrant Climate (Health Outreach Partners)
- Guidance and Model Policies to Assist California’s Healthcare Facilities in Responding to Immigration Issues (Rob Bonta, California Attorney General)
- Privacy Protections in Selected Federal Benefits Programs (Protecting Immigrant Families)