Trump’s Family Separtion 2.0 comes at a cost to immigrants and the government
This Washington Post opinion piece looks at a Trump Administration Proposal to target households of mixed-immigration-status families who receive federal housing subsidies. Under a proposed rule, pushed by the White House, those families would be ineligible for housing assistance if just one member, including a parent or guardian, lacked documents.
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The BUILD Initiative is a national effort that advances state work on behalf of young children (prenatal through five), their families, and communities. BUILD staff partner with early childhood state leaders focused on early learning, health and nutrition, mental health, child welfare, and family support and engagement to create the policies, infrastructure, and cross-sector connections necessary for quality and equity. BUILD provides consultation, planning, and tailored implementation assistance, learning opportunities, resources, and cross-state peer exchanges. These efforts help state leaders improve and expand access to quality and promote equitable outcomes for our youngest children.