Know your rights to protect minors

Fearing possible arrest or deportation, families in California worry that one day their children will return home to find an empty house, which is why it is important to start preparing for such an emergency.

Brenda Aguilera, Director of Community Transformation at the organization Para los Niños, says it is necessary to develop a plan and have a support network in place.

She says they are organizing and conducting courses and workshops to help families.

Brenda Aguilera, Director of Community Transformation at the organization Para los Niños, insists on making a plan, which she details here.

She clarifies what type of document can be prepared for the care of children in the event of an unfortunate deportation.

Finally, Brenda Aguilera, Director of Community Transformation for the organization Para los Niños, says that children and young people should be told about the plan and what they need to do in a risky situation.

So make a plan to decide who will take care of the children and who to call in case of an emergency. What resources are available to protect the rights of minors? How can we prevent them from being left homeless if their parents are detained? How can we arrange for custody of minors from families at risk?