Top
Young Center
Donate
About Child Advocate Program Policy Program Technical Assistance Program Elizabeth Frankel Fellowship Program Stories Media FAQ
Executive Team Board of Directors Houston Advisory Board Funding Partners Careers
How to Help Donate Make Your Donation Recurring Become a Young Center Ambassador Become a Corporate Partner Refer a Child Events
Volunteer Volunteer Portal national-volunteer-training
What We Do About Child Advocate Program Policy Program Technical Assistance Program Elizabeth Frankel Fellowship Program Stories Media FAQ Who We Are Executive Team Board of Directors Houston Advisory Board Funding Partners Careers How to help How to Help Donate Make Your Donation Recurring Become a Young Center Ambassador Become a Corporate Partner Refer a Child Events Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Portal national-volunteer-training
Young Center
Donate
Advocates Sound the Alarm: House Judiciary Budget Bill Endangers Unaccompanied Children
Advocates Sound the Alarm: House Judiciary Budget Bill Endangers Unaccompanied Children

Put plainly: the reconciliation package is an attack on kids.  

Read More
Alexandra McAnarneyMay 2, 2025
Parents and Children Formerly Separated under Trump 1.0 Zero Tolerance Policies Targeted Again by Trump Admin
Parents and Children Formerly Separated under Trump 1.0 Zero Tolerance Policies Targeted Again by Trump Admin

Today we stand in support of the ACLU’s court filing to enforce the settlement agreement and urge the Court to ensure the government fulfills its obligation under the Ms. L settlement agreement to provide legal services to all unrepresented class members.

Read More
Alexandra McAnarneyApril 24, 2025
Trump Administration’s So-Called “Wellness Checks" of Unaccompanied Immigrant Children Harm Children and Families
Trump Administration’s So-Called “Wellness Checks" of Unaccompanied Immigrant Children Harm Children and Families

Rather than fostering children’s safety and wellbeing, these law enforcement checks are deeply harmful to children who now live in heightened fear of a visit that could lead to detention and deportation or family separation.

Read More
Alexandra McAnarneyApril 18, 2025
Young Center Files Amicus Brief in Support of Lawsuit to Restore Legal Services for Immigrant Children
Young Center Files Amicus Brief in Support of Lawsuit to Restore Legal Services for Immigrant Children

The filing comes a week after a federal judge in California issued a temporary order for the Trump administration to temporarily restore legal aid to 26,000 children. 

Read More
Alexandra McAnarneyApril 14, 2025
SPRING 2025: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UPDATE
SPRING 2025: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UPDATE
Alexandra McAnarneyApril 7, 2025
The Young Center Calls on Trump Admin. to Restore Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children
The Young Center Calls on Trump Admin. to Restore Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children

“Ending essential legal services for unaccompanied immigrant children makes a mockery of the term 'justice’” 

Read More
Alexandra McAnarneyMarch 28, 2025
Reunite the Hernandez Family Now
Reunite the Hernandez Family Now

Deporting a 10-year-old U.S. citizen child recovering from a brain tumor and her undocumented parents is not making our country or any child ’safer.

Read More
Alexandra McAnarneyMarch 13, 2025
Every Child Deserves Safety—ICE Raids Will Only Cause Harm
Every Child Deserves Safety—ICE Raids Will Only Cause Harm

Congress must intervene and enact safeguards for unaccompanied immigrant children, ensuring they fully receive the protection and rights under due process.

Read More
Alexandra McAnarneyFebruary 26, 2025
The Signing of the Laken Riley Act is a Tragic Betrayal of Our Values
The Signing of the Laken Riley Act is a Tragic Betrayal of Our Values

“Children themselves are not exempt from the law’s mandatory detention provisions.” 

Read More
Alexandra McAnarneyJanuary 29, 2025
Chaos and Cruelty Are the Point—Our Response Is Building Power and Taking Action
Chaos and Cruelty Are the Point—Our Response Is Building Power and Taking Action

The Young Center is Ready to Take Action in Response to Trump’s Attacks on Immigrant Children and Families.

Read More
Alexandra McAnarneyJanuary 21, 2025
The Road Ahead for Immigrant Families, Children, and Youth: A Post-Election Recap
The Road Ahead for Immigrant Families, Children, and Youth: A Post-Election Recap

With Donald Trump officially declared the winner, the lives of immigrant families, children, and youth are now in the balance.

Read More
Alexandra McAnarneyNovember 21, 2024
Young Center Responds to Presidential Election Results and Prepares to Fight Back 
Young Center Responds to Presidential Election Results and Prepares to Fight Back 

These results reflect over 8 years of anti-immigrant extremists deceiving voters by dehumanizing, criminalizing, and attacking immigrants for strategic political gain, to divide our country and turn us against each other.

Read More
Alexandra McAnarneyNovember 6, 2024
DACA at Risk Again, When Will Congress Act?
DACA at Risk Again, When Will Congress Act?

The court faces a stark and historic choice: protect American families by upholding DACA or help anti-immigrant extremists separate thousands of families

Read More
Alexandra McAnarneyOctober 9, 2024
We did it! We raised over $39,285.00 for unaccompanied and separated       immigrant children.
We did it! We raised over $39,285.00 for unaccompanied and separated immigrant children.

Our 4th annual Elizabeth Frankel Waymakers Race was a success!

Read More
Alexandra McAnarneyOctober 8, 2024
Young Center Responds to New Asylum Rule Announced by President Biden 
Young Center Responds to New Asylum Rule Announced by President Biden 

New Asylum Restrictions Put Children and Families in Harm's Way, Violating Legal Protections 

Read More
Alexandra McAnarneyOctober 3, 2024
Young Center Fact Checks Vice Presidential Debate Claims About Immigrant Children
Young Center Fact Checks Vice Presidential Debate Claims About Immigrant Children

Immigrant children are children. Not political pawns: period.

Read More
Alexandra McAnarneyOctober 2, 2024
Presenting our 2023 Annual Report
Presenting our 2023 Annual Report

Download it here!

Read More
Alexandra McAnarneyAugust 7, 2024
   Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights Responds to   DOJ Lawsuit Against Southwest Key
Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights Responds to DOJ Lawsuit Against Southwest Key

Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Southwest Key Programs alleging that the organization failed to protect unaccompanied immigrant children in its facilities from sexual abuse.

Read More
Alexandra McAnarneyJuly 18, 2024
Justice for Baby Doe: Young Center Welcomes Virginia Court's Decision on Afghan Child’s Adoption Case 
Justice for Baby Doe: Young Center Welcomes Virginia Court's Decision on Afghan Child’s Adoption Case 

This ruling is a significant step toward justice for her and her family. The Afghan child's relatives have long argued that she was wrongfully taken and adopted under false pretenses.

Read More
Alexandra McAnarneyJuly 17, 2024
Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights Responds to President Biden’s Executive Order
Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights Responds to President Biden’s Executive Order

“Closing the border and ending access to asylum will once again put children in harm’s way and is not a reflection of American values.”

Read More
Alexandra McAnarneyJune 4, 2024
Older

The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights is a 501(c)(3) organization and contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Our EIN (Tax ID) is 26-1839249.

CN_Encompass_100520_Version2_Takeaway_100.png
guide star gold transparency.png
The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights
P.O. Box 2417,
Chicago, IL 60690,
United States
For general inquiries contact (773) 360-8920 info@theyoungcenter.org
Hours
Mon 9am - 5:30pm
Tue 9am - 5:30pm
Wed 9am - 5:30pm
Thu 9am - 5:30pm
Fri 9am - 5:30pm
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Sign up for our newsletter
 
About
What We Do Who We Are FAQ Contact Resources Privacy Policy and Terms of Service
How to help
Donate Start a Campaign Become a Partner Join the Team

For all donation related inquiries please email donations@theyoungcenter.org or call (464) 204-6152
-

For employment verifications please email jobs@theyoungcenter.org