Working with Immigrant Families - 2Gen Practices for Mixed-Status Households

Explore effective strategies for delivering two-generation (2Gen) services to immigrant families, regardless of legal status, in this informative webinar. Gain insights into replicable and creative approaches used by program staff from Chicago Commons, On the Move, and the Napa Valley Community Foundation to support all family members, ensure their health, and create welcoming and safe environments. Learn how to build staff capacity, foster cross-organization collaboration, and access emergency funding for immigrant families. Discover methods for eliminating barriers, building trust, and helping families understand their options within the context of immigration status and public benefits. Examine challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and discuss policy implications, including budget reconciliation and state and local efforts to support immigrant communities.

Introduction
Webinar Overview
Webinar Agenda
Chat Box
Context
What is 2Gen
Core 2Gen Components
Speakers
Community Context
Low Education Majority
Chicago
Challenges During Covid
Eliminating Barriers
Effective Practices
Challenges
vetting process
starting point
building trust
helping families understand their options
partnerships
funding
policy
budget reconciliation
immigration status and public benefits
state and local efforts