Resources for Supporting Immigrant Families & Staff

The safety and well-being of Chicago Youth Centers staff, children, and families are always top priorities for our organization. We want to acknowledge the concerns that members of our communities have expressed regarding the safety of all those we serve, particularly our immigrant populations. It is crucial that we stay informed, prepared, and diligent in following our safety practices and protocols as an agency, today and every day.


On August 30, 2025, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed Executive Order 2025-6 Establishing the Protecting Chicago Initiative.

Protecting Chicago aims to make available information and resources that allow every resident—regardless of background, immigration status, or neighborhood—to live with safety, dignity, and peace of mind. This Initiative is Chicago’s commitment to promote the well-being of our communities and to safeguard the rights of all Chicagoans in response to threats arising from federal actions and inactions.

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/mayor/supp_info/protecting-chicago.html


Know Your Rights flyers & printables:

Support hotlines for families affected by an ice raid or encounter:

  • 24-Hour Emergency Support: Call the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) Family Support Hotline at 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY (1-855-435-7693).

  • The Resurrection Project set up a hotline to help families if they're affected by an ICE raid: 855-435-7693

  • If someone you know is detained by ICE, this tool can assist in locating them: CLICK HERE TO ACCESS

web resources:

legal services: