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Step-By-Step Family Preparedness Plan

In a Nutshell

Every family should have a Family Preparedness Plan in case of an emergency. It is critical for immigrant families to think ahead and set more concrete plans for immigration emergencies that can arise. For example, this Resource 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 assert your constitutional rights in the presence of an immigration officer.

Written by Immigration Legal Resource Center (ILRC). Legally reviewed by Immigration Legal Resource Center (ILRC).

Updated on January 17, 2025

This toolkit is divided into different sections that give guidance on family preparedness planning, regardless of immigration status. It gives additional advice to undocumented and/or mixed status families. 

For more immigration community resources, visit ilrc.me/resources