Every parent deserves peace of mind knowing their children will be safe and cared for, no matter what challenges arise.
If you’re an immigrant parent, creating a plan for your child’s future care and custody can help ensure they are always protected and supported.
There are several tools available to help you make the best choices for your family. Speaking with an attorney can guide you through the options that fit your needs. You are not alone. Resources and support are here for you and your family.
Please call LegalHealth’s confidential Standby Guardianship Hotline: 212-659-6188
Reported in Documented:
Once ICE is informed about your family and child care needs, you will have the right to make limited phone calls to family, friends, community leaders, and your lawyer to ensure your child is safe.
It’s always wise to plan ahead. Senior staff attorney Kelly Chen and supervising attorney Julie Babayeva, both of who work on the Standby Guardianship project in New York Legal Assistance Group’s (NYLAG) LegalHealth Unit, emphasize that advance preparation can ensure your child’s well-being if you are detained.
The Standby Guardianship program is working to help guide families through the process of planning ahead to protect their children. We’ve collected some of their top tips here.
Read the full story, originally published in Documented on July 30, 2025.
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