Resources for Immigrant Families
Hayward Unified is one of the most diverse school districts in the Bay Area. We celebrate our diversity, rich languages, and culture that our communities bring to the district. We promise every family that you are welcomed at HUSD.
The materials below are for schools and families to use during the recent federal focus on immigration policy.
Sharing information: HUSD does not disclose information that might indicate a student’s or family’s citizenship or immigration status without your permission, unless the information is for a legitimate educational purpose or is in response to a court order or subpoena.
Access to School Grounds: We do not allow ICE to visit a school site without permission from the Superintendent’s office.
FOR FAMILIES
Hotlines
Alameda County Immigration Legal and Education Partnership
Alameda County Immigration Legal and Education Partnership (ACILEP) is dedicated to protecting and empowering undocumented communities in Alameda County. They provide rapid response, legal services, and community education. Rapid Response Hotline Coming Soon.
Understanding Your Rights
ACLU Know Your Rights:
This guide provides information on your rights when interacting with law enforcement or immigration agents, including the right to remain silent and the right to refuse consent to a search.
National Immigration Law Center: Know Your Rights
What to do if you are stopped, arrested, or detained by immigration or other law enforcement.
We Have Rights
Videos on How to Respond During an ICE encounter
What to do if ICE comes to your door
Print out flyers in English, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin and Korean.
Other Resources
Catholic Charities of the East Bay
Provides low-cost immigration services by accredited representatives and licensed immigration attorneys.
Community Resources | Immigrant Legal Resource Center | ILRC
Community Resources by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center
Family Preparedness Toolkit
Every family should have a Family Preparedness Plan in case of an emergency. It is critical for immigrant families to make plans for immigration emergencies. This toolkit goes into detail about different childcare options available in case of an absent parent, where to find trusted immigration services in your community, and how to prepare to use your constitutional rights with an immigration officer.
FOR STUDENTS
IF YOUR PARENT IS DETAINED: STEPS FOR STUDENTS
Immediate Actions at School
- Inform a trusted teacher or administrator about the situation
- Request help contacting your designated emergency caregiver
- Connect with your siblings and their teachers if applicable
- Ask to speak with a school counselor for emotional support
- Students in HUSD are able to self-refer to obtain additional social emotional support
English COST form
Spanish COST form
Contact Support Network
- Reach out to your designated emergency caregiver
- Connect with other trusted family members on your emergency contact list
- ·Contact legal aid organizations for assistance
- Use the ICE detainee locator system to find your parent’s location
Take Care of Yourself
- Stay in school and maintain your routine
- Talk to your school counselor about your feelings
- Join support groups if available
- Keep communication open with teachers about needed accommodations
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Additional Support Resources:
We Have Rights
Rosita Gets Scared
Important Reminders
- Keep emergency contact information with you at all times
- Know where important documents are stored
- Save important phone numbers in your phone or notebook
- Remember you’re not alone - help is available
Know-Your-Rights Red Cards
All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution. Red Cards help people use their rights and defend themselves in many situations, such as when ICE agents go to a home. Print out your constitutional rights in your language below and learn how to use the cards when confronted by immigration officials. You may also pick up Red Cards at your child’s school.