who
How old do you have to be to migrate to the US?
any age
What do immigrant children usually bring with them when they travel to the US?
back pack, clothes they are wearing, any passport or ID, phone number of a relative in the US.
What time of year do children migrate to the US?
anytime
from which countries do immigrant children migrate?
all
Name two reasons why a child might migrate to the United States.
violence, poverty, gangs, LGBTI+, climate change, etc
who are there more of throughout the Immigration system?
boys
what religion are most of the kids who come to the US?
Christian
what season has the highest migration numbers?
spring
What are the top three countries children migrate from?
Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras.
Why are these children placed in custody at the border?
Because they don't have a legal guardian
Who helps the children in custody?
social workers/case managers/child advocates
what do most kids in government shelters miss the most?
family
How long did the average child stay in government custody in 2024?
less than 30 days
How many countries did children come from to the united states last year?
a. 0-20
b. 21-50
c. 51-75
d. 75+
d. 75+
Why do some children spend a long time in custody?
So there families can prove there safe
true or false all children are provided with a free lawyer from the government?
false
what things to immigrant children lack while in government shelters?
regular access to a phone to call family, regular access to books and other materials in their language, regular access to privacy.
How long did the average child stay in government custody in 2025?
More than 180 days!
where do children stay in the US when they first arrive?
Government shelters
why would an immigrant child be separated from there siblings or grandparents or aunts and uncles?
Because they don't have legal documents to proof their relationship.
name 3 things you can do to help an immigrant child?
Pray, donate money, spread the word
what do immigrant children have to prove about their situation back home in order to stay in the United States?
they have to prove that they qualify for a form of protection the US offers.
How long can a child without any family in the US stay in a government shelter?
until they turn 18
where do most Immigrant children live after leaving the government shelters?
with there families
why should we change the system
Because families belong together