Dark green colored graphic with an african-american father and young son together. The father is holding his son on his shoulder. The Young Center logo mark is placed at the right top corner. The text says "Reuniting a father and his children in time for Christmas: Isaias' Story. By Shaina Simenas, Co-Director Young Center Technical Assistance Program".

Isaias' Story is one of true perseverance and resilience. We’re more than honored to have helped bring Isaias and his two children back together for Christmas.

Read the full story by visiting our website➡️ https://bit.ly/4tbpiws

Spring 2026 Impact Report Since January, we have seen children remain in custody even after being approved for release. Safe and vetted caregivers have [...]

Family separations require urgent advocacy for children who should never be in detention in the first place.

They deserve to be back home.

See what The Young Center has done in response to this through our 2026 Spring Impact Report ⬇️

https://bit.ly/4emBw0G

60 Organizations Oppose EOIR’s Interim Final Rule on Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals - KIND KIND and 59 partner organizations oppose EOIR’s new appellate rule, warning it undermines due process, harms unaccompanied children, and risks wrongful removals and increased court backlogs.

A new federal rule could make it much harder for unaccompanied children to appeal immigration court decisions. Shorter deadlines and limited review put children at risk. KIND & @theyoungcenter.bsky.social joined more than 60 organizations urging it be withdrawn.
https://bit.ly/4e9EF3J

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Protecting children is protecting their rights as a whole! Every child should feel valued, seen and cared for.

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A child's place of origin should never determine how good or respectful we treat them. They deserve to feel seen and heard, regardless of where they come from.

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April is National Volunteer Month and here at the Young Center, we are incredibly grateful for our team of dedicated Volunteers 🤍

Today, we highlight one of our passionate Volunteer Child Advocates from our Michigan office, Ricardo Barron.

Want to Volunteer? Visit ➡️ theyoungcenter.org/volunteer

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Standing united is the beginning of the change we desire to see.

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Every single child deserves to be seen and their rights respected!

Every. Single. One.

Deep Teal colored flyer announcing a Volunteer opportunity for those that live in Chicago. The flyer says "Our Chicago office is looking for VOLUNTEERS: Make a difference in the life of an unaccompanied immigrant child by volunteering with the Young Center. In-Person Training: May 2nd & 3rd." Secondary paragraph says "Join us for one of our virtual information sessions on April 8th, 14th, 20th, and 29th to learn more! Please submit your Volunteer Child Advocate Application through our website prior to the information sessions to attend. SIGN UP: www.mobilize.us/theyoungcenter. You must be 21 or over and speak another language to apply." With a white colored Young Center logo in the bottom left corner and "theyoungcenter.org/volunteer" at the bottom right hand corner.

Chicago 📢 Join our community of dedicated Volunteer Child Advocates 🤍 Interested? Follow these steps ⬇️

1. Complete your application: https://bit.ly/4bJDF5h
2. Attend a virtual information session: https://bit.ly/3LOkj4m

We look forward to seeing your support put into action as a child advocate!

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All children should have the freedom to live safely within their own families, not forcibly separated because of shifting immigration policies. We need to protect children at all costs!

As a Changemaker for Immigrant Children, you can turn your passion for immigrant children’s rights into action – from raising awareness to raising funds for our work with separated and unaccompanied immigrant children 🤍

Sign up Today ➡️ www.theyoungcenter.org/get-involved/take-action...

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The Young Center is Hiring! We're looking for⬇️

- Staff Attorney (Los Angeles, CA)
- Staff Attorney (Houston, TX)
- Managing Attorney (Houston, TX)

Interested in making a difference in the lives of immigrant children?

Apply today at ➡️ https://www.theyoungcenter.org/about/careers/

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A child's place of origin shouldn't determine how well we treat them. All children deserve to feel respected and valued.

Here's your quick guide on How to Become a Volunteer Child Advocate for the Young Center 🤍 Follow the steps in this video!

Submit our online Interest Form: https://bit.ly/4bJDF5h
Attend Virtual Info-Session registration: https://bit.ly/3LOkj4m

Hope to see you there!

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Every child has a life that should be protected and cared for. Serving them with their best interests in mind should be a top priority.

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This Spring, put your passion into action by learning how to become a Volunteer Child Advocate! Our advocates are dedicated and committed to seeing unaccompanied immigrant children live free, safe and with their family.

Join us for our virtual info-sessions to learn more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3LOkj4m

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Every child should be able to live free and safe with their families and communities, not fearful of being separated and detained!

Tan graphic with text overlay. The heading says "In Their Own Words: Testimonials from our Volunteer Child Advocates". Below that in the center of the graphic reads the quote from Kaitlin Decker, a Phoenix Volunteer Child Advocate stating "My dream for unaccompanied immigrant children is that they will have the opportunity to achieve their own dreams. The first kiddo I worked with loved architecture and was content to spend our time together drawing complex house designs. I hope he’s building something beautiful today, whether in architecture or wherever his curiosity has taken him. He and others I’ve worked with have felt really alone and so my dream is also that they encounter kindness, community, and support in this world." The Young Center full color logo is placed at the bottom center.

Pictured centered of the graphic is a drawing of architecture with "God Bless You" written at the top right corner of it. It's a drawing gifted to Kaitlin from one of her kiddos. The Young Center full color logo is placed at the bottom center.

Our Volunteer Child Advocates are truly one of a kind 🤍

Kaitlin Decker is one of our VCA's at our Phoenix location and she shared a touching testimonial of her experience.

Read more testimonials and apply to become a Child Advocate today on our website ➡️ https://bit.ly/4q7YxHh

Want to change a child’s life in 2026? ❤️ Become a Child Advocate in our NY Office! Get started ⬇️

1. Sign up for a March virtual info session https://bit.ly/3LOkj4m
2. Submit your application. (https://bit.ly/49CRkZ5
3. Attend our in-person training (NYC 🗽 March 21–22)

Hope to see you there!

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Our children should feel safe and protected within the security of their own families. Not living in constant fear of being detained.

Deep turquoise colored flyer advertising an online webinar. The flyer states: "Family Separation on Our Street Corners. The Young Center's Real-Time Response: Behind the Curtain - A Young Center Webinar Series. March 26th 2026 • 1pm ET." A smaller paragraph below this states: Join the Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights for the first webinar in a new three-part series pulling back the curtain on the realities of hostile immigration policies and the rapid response work unfolding across our programs and communities. Sign up today through the registration link". Pictured in the bottom left corner is a woman holding a child on her shoulder. The Young Center white colored logo is placed on the bottom right hand corner.

Join the Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights for the first webinar in a new three-part series pulling back the curtain on the realities of hostile immigration policies and the rapid response work unfolding across our programs and communities.

Register Today ➡️ https://bit.ly/4kHuxR2

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Not sometimes. Not when it's convenient.
Every child. Every time.

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On this Valentine's Day weekend, let's remember to show love and care to immigrant children and their families. They deserve to feel seen, loved and protected, always!

Repost this post to spread the message of solidarity, care and compassion!

This year for #ToImmigrantsWithLove, take action against the injustices immigrants face every day.

Call your reps. Donate to local fundraisers. Or write in your own action plan.

Share and tag
@iamanimmigrant.bsky.social + @fams2gether.bsky.social and use the #ToImmigranstWithLove hashtag.

Bad Bunny gave us a beautiful performance at a historic juncture in the U.S. on Superbowl Sunday.

He did it with joy, talent, and love, while celebrating families, community, and unity.

Thank you for this powerful message of belonging ♥️

Photo courtesy: @rollingstone.com

Children have to right to due process and the safety of being with their own family. ICE continues to put our children at risk and violate their rights. This has to STOP!

Read our full statement here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4rEVveA

Fund Children, Not ICE How Immigration Enforcement Is Harming Kids, and What Congress Must Do Now

"Congress has a choice: fund cruelty, or fund care for children. We must choose children."

Read full article by Kids Can't Wait ➡️ brucelesley.substack.com/p/fund-children-not-ice

Consider becoming an Ambassador for Immigrant Children's Rights 🤍Sign up Today ➡️ https://bit.ly/3ZkETwv

No child should live in fear of being taken into custody because of their background. They should be able to live free and safe within their own families, not feel like they could be hunted down by ICE.

Watch the full video from @nytimes.com ➡️ https://nyti.ms/4qfxcmo

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Every single child.