Immigration Resources for Families and Partners

(January 31, 2025) Headlines across the nation continue to report on deportations and immigration enforcement actions, impacting countless children and their families. Children may be feeling curious and confused. To help, here are a few resources for how to talk to young children about what is happening.

For providers serving immigrant families in Kent County, here are local organizations, programs, and services that can help you and your families navigate early childhood resources. Whether you need assistance with legal support, early childhood education, healthcare, or community connections, these resources are here to help child and families feel supported. 

Immigrant Support Services:

Immigrant Connection at City Life Church

    • Offers low-cost immigration legal services
    • Serves Kent County
    • Areas of assistance include: Adjustment of Status, DACA, Family-based petitions, Naturalization/Citizenship, U visas and T visas

Justice For Our Neighbors (Grand Rapids Office)

    • Free, high-quality immigration legal services
    • Assists with: Asylum applications, Employment authorization, Removal hearings, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status

Community Resources:

West Michigan Friendship Center

    • Address: 3665 29th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
    • Phone: 616.828.5310
    • Provides drop-in services, free meals, resources, computer use, English support

Bethany Christian Services

    • Address: 1050 36th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
    • Phone: 616.224.7540
    • Helps refugee and immigrant families adjust to life in the United States. This organization is not at capacity to enroll new refugee families as of January, 2025.

Grand Rapids Community Foundation

    • Has a relationship with local Native nations and may be able to direct individuals to appropriate resources.

Hispanic Center of West Michigan

    • Offers Family Support Services, which include Power of Attorney letters for immigration support.
    • Provide referrals to legal representatives in immigration matters.
    • Collaborates with local groups specializing in legal services and meets with leaders, including the consulate general of Mexico, to address immigration concerns

Early Childhood Resources

These Ready by Five providers work together to support families and help navigate them to many different local resources.

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