foster care

Foster care is a child welfare arrangement where a child is placed by a court or child protection agency with approved caregivers (such as foster parents, relatives, or group homes) when the child cannot safely live with their parents. It sets out who can make day-to-day decisions for the child, the parents’ rights and responsibilities, and the plan for reunification, guardianship, or adoption.

Child in foster care after parent's deportation

The Rights of an Immigrant Child in Foster Care After a Parent’s Deportation

Child Advocacy, Child Welfare, Family Rights, Foster Care, Immigration Law /

An immigrant child in foster care after a parent’s deportation still has the right to safety, education, medical care, and due process in all child welfare and immigration proceedings. Child welfare agencies must prioritize the child’s best interests while making reasonable efforts to locate and involve deported parents in case planning and court hearings. This […]

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