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Immigrant and Refugee Resources

Immigrant and Refugee Resources

  • Please see the below collection of websites and resources to support our immigrant and refugee families.

    The District's designated point of contact on immigration-related matters is Dr. McSheehy, smcsheehy@vashonsd.org.

  • Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP)

    Northwest Immigrant Rights Project promotes justice by defending and advancing the rights of immigrants through direct legal services, systemic advocacy, and community education. They also provide emergency and safety plan templates. 

    Website: nwirp.org .
    Phone: 206-587-4009

    Colectiva Legal del Pueblo

    Colectiva Legal del Pueblo is a non-hierarchal collective organization founded for and by undocumented immigrants working to build community leadership and power for migrant justice through legal advocacy and education.

    Website: colectivalegal.org .
    Phone: 206-931-1514

    American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Referral Service

    AILA is the only legal association in the United States for immigration attorneys. More than 14,000 immigration lawyers are members of AILA.

    Website: ailalawyer.com .
    Email: ils@aila.org

    List of Organizations Recognized by Board of Immigration Appeals

    The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) adjudicates immigration cases in a careful and timely manner, including cases involving detained aliens, criminal aliens, and aliens seeking asylum as a form of relief from removal, while ensuring the standards of due process and fair treatment for all parties involved.

    Website: justice.gov .
    Phone: 703-305-0289

    Immigration Advocates Network National Legal Services Directory

    The Immigration Advocates Network (IAN) is a collaborative effort of leading immigrants' rights organizations designed to increase access to justice for low-income immigrants and strengthen the capacity of organizations serving them.

    Website: immigrationadvocates.org .
    Email: directory@immigrationadvocates.org

  • american Immigration Council

    The American Immigration Council is a powerful voice in promoting laws, policies, and attitudes that honor our proud history as a nation of immigrants. 

    Website: americanimmigrationcouncil.org .

    Phone: 202-507-7500

    National Immigration Forum

    The National Immigration Forum is one of the leading immigrant advocacy organizations in the country, with a mission to advocate for the value of immigrants and immigration to the nation. 

    Website: immigrationforum.org .

    Phone: 202-347-0040

    National Immigration Law Center

    The National Immigration Law Center (NILC) is one of the leading organizations in the U.S. exclusively dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of low-income immigrants. 

    Website: nilc.org .

    Phone: 213-639-3900

    Detention Watch Network

    Detention Watch Network is a national membership organization that brings together advocates from diverse backgrounds to unify strategy, build partnerships and strengthen the movement to end immigration detention. 

    Website: detentionwatchnetwork.org .

    Immigrant Legal Resource Center

    The mission of the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) is to work with and educate immigrants, community organizations, and the legal sector to continue to build a democratic society that values diversity and the rights of all people.

    Website: ilrc.org/community-resources .

    Vashon Youth and Family Services

    Vashon Youth & Family Services (VYFS) fosters a thriving community of emotionally healthy and resilient children, youth, adults, and families. We prioritize serving Vashon’s most vulnerable populations and communities, particularly those who face systemic barriers to accessing services and/or belong to groups historically excluded from resources, recovery and power. 

    Website: https://vyfs.org/immigrant-youth-and-family-services .

  • Washington LawHelp

    Washington LawHelp is a guide to free civil legal services for low-income persons and seniors in Washington. This site provides legal education materials and tools that give you basic information on a number of legal problems, and in some cases, detailed instructions and forms to help you represent yourself in court.

    Website: http://washingtonlawhelp.org/ .

    Northwest Health Law Advocates

    Northwest Health Law Advocates is the consumer voice in the health care debate. We aim to improve access to health care for all Washington residents in furtherance of health as a human right.  

    Website: nohla.org .
    Phone: 206-325-6464

    National Immigration Law Center Economic Support

    The resources on this page provide information about eligibility and other rules governing immigrants’ access to federal and state economic support programs.

    Website: nilc.org .
    Phone: 213-639-3900

     

  • Legal Counsel for Youth and Children

    Legal Counsel for Youth and Children protects the interests and safety of youth in Washington by advancing their legal rights. They accomplish thier mission through direct legal representation, strong community partnerships, and systemic advocacy.

    Website: lcycwa.org/resources/immigration .
    Phone: 206-494-0323

  • ​​​​​​​Washington LawHelp
    Washington LawHelp is a guide to free civil legal services for low-income persons and seniors in Washington. This site provides legal education materials and tools that give you basic information on a number of legal problems, and in some cases, detailed instructions and forms to help you represent yourself in court.

    Website: http://washingtonlawhelp.org/ . 

    Northwest Justice Project CLEAR Hotline
    NJP’s mission is to secure justice through high quality legal advocacy that promotes the long-term well-being of low-income individuals, families, and communities.  

    Website: nwjustice.org . 
    Phone (In King County): 211
    Phone (Outside of King County): 888-201-1014

    Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC)
    Legal Counsel for Youth and Children provides specialized, holistic legal advocacy for children in child welfare proceedings and other juvenile court matters.

    Website: lcycwa.com .
    Phone: 206-494-0323

    Columbia Legal Services
    Columbia Legal Services advocates for people who face injustice and poverty. They seek to achieve social and economic justice for all, using policy reform, litigation, and innovative partnerships to reveal and end actions that harm the communities they serve.
    Website: columbialegal.org .
    Phone: 800-542-0794                          

  • Washington New Americans program (run by OneAmerica)

    The Washington New Americans Program (WNA) connects immigrants and refugees in Washington State to the information and legal services needed to successfully naturalize and exercise their civic voice. In the interest of changing a flawed system, we also advocate to reduce the structural barriers that keep many from achieving U.S. citizenship. 

    Website: wanewamericans.org .
    Phone: 877-926-3924

    Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Naturalization Program

    The Naturalization program provides citizenship services to legal immigrants who receive public assistance through cash, medical, or food assistance programs administered by DSHS.

    Website: dshs.wa.gov .
    Phone: 206-568-5609

  • Vashon Island School District Policy 4300 details the guidelines for what happens should Federal Immigration Enforcement or Agents come to our school properly.

    Policy 4300 provides guidance on:

    • Applicability of Policies Related to Immigration Enforcement
    • Access to Schools
    • Immigration Enforcement on School Campus
    • Gathering Immigration Related Information
    • Responding to Requests for Information
    • Use of School Resources

    Policy 4300 - Limiting Immigration Enforcement in Schools

  • WA State Human Rights Commission

    The mission of the Washington State Human Rights Commission is to prevent and eliminate discrimination through the fair application of the law, the efficient use of resources, and the establishment of productive partnerships in the community. 

    Website: hum.wa.gov .
    Phone: 800-233-3247 

    King County Office of Civil Rights

    The King County Office of Civili Rights aims to eliminate unlawful discrimination through education, mediation, and enforcement that is responsive to a diverse King County. 

    Website: kingcounty.gov .
    Phone: 206-684-4500 

    City of Seattle Office of Civil Rights

    The Seattle Office for Civil Rights (SOCR) advances civil rights and removes barriers to equity. 

    Website: seattle.gov .
    Phone: 206-684-4500