FIRST 5 Santa Clara County ensures that the needs of young children, prenatal through age 5, are a priority in all sectors of the community. We support the healthy development of young children and enrich the lives of their families and communities in Santa Clara County.
Immigrant Support & Response Resources
FIRST 5 recognizes the tremendous stress and anxiety that our immigrant populations may be experiencing.
Here are some critical resources that foster safer, more informed communities where everyone feels supported.
FIRST 5 reconoce el tremendo estrés y ansiedad que nuestras poblaciones inmigrantes pueden estar sintiendo.
Aquí hay recursos críticos que fomentan comunidades más seguras e informadas donde todos se sienten apoyados.
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County: Immigration Workshops and Services
https://www.ccscc.org/immigrants-refugees?locale=en
AACI: Resources for Immigrant Families
https://aaci.org/resources-for-immigrant-families/
Children Thrive Action Network:
https://childrenthriveaction.org/2025/01/protecting-immigrant-families-toolkit/
Amigos de Guadalupe, Rapid Response Network:
https://www.amigoscenter.com/rapid-respon
Sacred Heart Community Service, Rapid Response Network:
https://www.sacredheartcs.org/rapid-response-network
Public Counsel: Nonprofits and Businesses: Know Your Rights! Interactions with Immigration Enforcement (ICE)
Immigrant Legal Resource Center:
https://www.ilrc.org/community-resources and https://www.ilrc.org/resources/community/know-your-rights-toolkit
ILRC Child and Family Preparedness Plan:
https://www.ilrc.org/resources/step-step-family-preparedness-plan
SIREN Immigrant Rights:
https://www.sirenimmigrantrights.org/
Guide for Creating a “Safe Space” Policy:
https://www.clasp.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/2025_safespacesguide.pdf
Santa Clara County Sanctuary Jurisdiction and Protections:
https://www.daretoreimagine.org/case-studies/santa-clara-county-sanctuary-protections
National Council of Nonprofits – Executive Orders Affecting Charitable Nonprofits
https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/files/media/documents/2025/chart-executive-orders.pdf

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