Immigration Center for Women and Children (ICWC)

¡Feliz Mes del Orgullo! ¡El Mes del Orgullo celebra y reconoce el impacto que las personas LGBTQ+ han tenido en el mundo y en la sociedad!

Happy Pride Month! Pride month celebrates and recognizes the impact that the LGBTQ+ community has on the world and society!

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No child should face life in a new country alone. California’s CHIRP program is working to fix that.

Since CHIRP started in September 2022, the program has provided legal representation and case management support in education, mental health, medical, food access, and housing assistance to hundreds of children. CHIRP ensures these children receive the trauma informed care they need.

CHIRP is an important investment in the future of some of California’s most vulnerable children, but the program is under threat. Join us in calling on the Governor’s office to renew CHIRP and safeguard unaccompanied children in CA.


https://lma.good.do/CHIRP/CHIRP/

https://www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/article288981100.html

We are thrilled to celebrate ICWC's three newest attorneys - Vivian Martinez, Caitlyn Wallace, and Tatiana Estrada - who were sworn in after passing the California bar exam. Congratulations on this significant achievement!

¡Mayo está dedicado a celebrar la recuperación de enfermedades de salud mental, abogar por recursos accesibles y crear conciencia sobre la importancia de la salud mental!

May is dedicated to celebrating recovery from mental health illness, advocating for accessible resources, and to bring awareness to the importance of mental health!

En este evento anual durante el mes de la conciencia de la violencia sexual, miles de personas y organizaciones alrededor del mundo llevan Denim para empezar conversaciones y despertar conciencia sobre toda forma de violencia sexual. Animamos a todos a llevar Denim el miércoles con el propósito de apoyar sobrevivientes y educar nosotros mismos y los demás acerca de la violencia sexual.

On this annual event during sexual assault awareness month, thousands of individuals and organizations around the world wear denim to start conversations and raise awareness about all forms of sexual violence. We encourage all to wear denim on Wednesday with the purpose of supporting survivors and educating ourselves and others about sexual assault.

Abril es el mes de conciencia de la violencia sexual.
April is sexual assault awareness month.

¡Celebrando 20 años! Abrimos nuestra primera oficina el 1ro de marzo 2004. Ahora tenemos 5 oficinas para servir a las comunidades en California y Nevada.

Celebrating 20 years! We opened our first office on March 01, 2004. Now we have 5 offices serving our communities in California and Nevada.

¡Nos hemos mudado! ¡Las oficinas de ICWC San Diego y ICWC San Francisco se han mudado de ubicación! Nuestro número de teléfono y correo electrónico quedan igual. We have moved! ICWC San Diego and ICWC San Franisco offices have moved. Our phone number and email remain the same.

ICWC San Diego: 600 B Street, Suite 2040, San Diego, CA 92101
ICWC San Francisco: 1254 Market Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94102

Thank you so much for your support!

This holiday season, ICWC is delighted to announce an end-of-year giving campaign in partnership with The Change Reaction. Through December 31st, any donations that ICWC receives will be matched up to $25,000.

Your donation helps us serve immigrant survivors of trauma and provide essential support to children who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected.

To donate, please visit givebutter.com/tcrmatch/join. Click "donate" and select "Immigration Center for Women and Children" from the drop-down menu.

Thank you for your support! ❤️

¡Retiro de la ICWC 2023! ¡Este año el personal de ICWC se divirtió en los retiros de su oficina, desde ir a un partido de beisbol hasta jugar minigolf! ¡Un descanso muy necesario del ajetreo de la oficina!

ICWC Retreat 2023! ICWC staff had fun at their office retreats this year from going to a ball game to playing some mini golf! A much needed break from the office hustle!

Introduciendo a una clase nueva de graduadas que han empezado su trabajo en ICWC! ¡Bienvenidos!

Introducing a new class of law grads who have started their work at ICWC! Welcome!

El 19 de octubre, el personal de ICWC participó en el en reconocimiento a los sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica. Queremos dar esperanza a las víctimas y hacerles saber que hay recursos disponibles para ayudarlos.

On October 19th, ICWC staff participated in in recognition of domestic violence survivors. We want to give hope to victims and let them know resources are available to help them.

Octubre es el mes de concientización sobre la violencia doméstica. Es difícil hablar de esto con nuestros seres queridos. A continuación se muestran algunas formas de iniciar la conversación.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It can be difficult to talk about this with somebody we care about. Here are some ways to initiate the conversation.

**NOTICIAS**
Nuestra Directora, Jessica Farb, habló con el San Francisco Examiner acerca del avión de migrantes enviado la semana pasada a Sacramento– la última emboscada política explotando los seres humanos para ganar puntos políticos. Lea el articulo aquí.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/politics/sacramento-migrants-are-pawns-amid-political-theater/article_b76546d0-063f-11ee-8020-a71edf96fe4d.html

**NEWS**
Our Deputy Director, Jessica Farb, spoke to the San Francisco Examiner about the plane of migrants sent to Sacramento last week – the last political stunt exploiting human beings in an effort to win cheap political points. Read the article above.

Fact Friday

se enorgullese de representar a inmigrantes LGBTQ+

ICWC is proud to represent LGBTQ+ immigrants

The Biden administration will implement its new asylum transit ban rule tonight, slamming the door on asylum seekers and putting tens of thousands of people in danger. We urge Biden to reverse course now before it’s too late.

ICWC is delighted to be among those recognized at this year's César Chávez Day celebration event, hosted by Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis. As we remember César Chávez's legacy of nonviolence and his dedication to social change, we renew our own commitment to serving our community. ¡Sí, se puede!

On this International Women's Day, we recognize the power, resilience, and courage of women around the globe. Together, let's create a more equitable world.
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En este Día Internacional de la Mujer, reconocemos la fuerza, la resistencia, y el coraje de las mujeres en todo el mundo. Juntos, vamos a crear un mundo mas equitativo.

Today marks 19 years since ICWC first opened its doors in 2004. Since then, we have helped over 50,000 immigrant survivors of trauma achieve security, stability, and independence. We are eager to continue serving the community in the years to come. Thank you for your support in reaching this milestone!

Solicitantes de la Visa U alrededor del mundo no pueden seguir con sus aplicaciones en el extranjero porque no hay citas de huellas disponibles, causando separaciones familiares. ICWC y otras organizaciones nacionales han escrito una carta instando a USCIS y el Departamento de Estado a crear soluciones alternativas para la reunificación familiar y reanudar todos los servicios en el extranjero.

U Visa applicants around the world are stuck abroad because of the unavailability of biometrics appointments, causing prolonged family separations. ICWC and other national organizations have penned a letter urging USCIS and the Department of State to create alternative pathways for family reunification and resume all services abroad.

As 2022 comes to a close, we are happy to look back at some of the work that our team has accomplished to assist immigrant survivors of trauma. We thank you all for your support, and we look forward to continuing this work in 2023!

Al acercarse el final de 2022, nos alegramos de recordar los logros que nuestro equipo ha alcanzado para los sobrevivientes inmigrantes de trauma. Les agradecemos a todos por su apoyo, y estamos satisfechos de poder continuar este trabajo en 2023.

Happy holidays from the ICWC team! Wishing you peace, joy, and a bright start to the new year.

Celebrate the holiday season by giving back and creating change in our communities. Together, we can make a difference.

To make a contribution to the Immigration Center for Women and Children, click "donate now" from our website or visit www.tinyurl.com/ICWCLaw.

Thank you so much for your support.

Meet Supervising Social Worker Beth Tsoulos of the Los Angeles office. Beth joined ICWC in September and has over two decades of experience. We are very lucky to have her on our team!

Conoce a Beth Tsoulos, la Supervisora de Trabajo Social de ICWC Los Ángeles. Beth se unió a ICWC en septiembre y tiene más de dos décadas de experiencia. Estamos muy afortunados de tenerle en nuestro equipo!

Conoce a la Abogada Gerente de ICWC San Francisco Oficina Misión, Danielle Fritz. Danielle ha trabajado en ICWC por más de 5 años. Ella lanzó nuestro programa de Orientación Legal de Grupo Familiar y Servicio de Ayuda de la Corte de Inmigración para inmigrantes sin representación en procedimientos de deportación. Llama (415) 651-2793 para una consulta. #

Meet Managing Attorney Danielle Fritz of the San Francisco Mission Office. Danielle has been with ICWC for over 5 years. She launched ICWC’s Immigration Court Helpdesk and Family Group Legal Orientation program for unrepresented immigrants in removal proceedings. Call (415) 651-2793 for a consultation.

¡Felicidades a esta familia de 3 que recibió, por primera vez, un permiso de trabajo por el programa de la Visa U, después de una espera de 5 años!

Congratulations to this family of 3 who received their first work permits through the U visa program, after a 5 year wait!

Giving Tuesday is just a few days away. This holiday, help us support immigrant survivors of trauma so that they may achieve security, stability, and empowerment. To donate on behalf of yourself or a loved one, visit www.icwclaw.org or follow the link provided: www.tinyurl.com/ICWCLaw. We thank you wholeheartedly for your support.

En algunos días, vamos a celebrar "Giving Tuesday". En esta temporada festiva, ayúdenos a apoyar a sobrevivientes inmigrantes de trauma para que logren la seguridad, la estabilidad, y el apoderamiento. Para hacer una donación en su nombre o en nombre de un ser querido, visite www.icwclaw.org o sigue el enlace: www.tinyurl.com/ICWCLaw. Muchísimas gracias por su apoyo.

¡Caso de Éxito de Cliente! Familia reunida en los EE.UU. después de años de espera en Haití. Cliente recibió una visa U después de sufrir un crimen calificante y cooperar con la policía. Peticionó para su hija y después de 7 años de espera y retrasos debido a COVID, conseguimos una cita de emergencia en la embajada en Haití y su hija recibió su visa y pudo viajar a los EE.UU para reunir con su papa.

Client Success Story! Family reunited in the USA after years long wait in Haiti. Client received a U visa after being a victim of a qualifying crime and cooperating with the police. He petitioned for his daughter and after 7 years of waiting and COVID delays, ICWC secured an emergency appointment at the embassy in Haiti and his daughter received her visa and was able to travel to the U.S to reunite with her father.