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The Washington Immigration Solidarity Network (WAISN) Immigration Defense Hotline is a regional resource dedicated to supporting all Washingtonians regardless of immigration status.

Call or text Hotline: 1-844-724-3737
Working hours: Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Available languages: English, Spanish, and translation into more than 300 languages

Immigration: 

• Rapid Response to verify reports of immigration enforcement activity by ICE (Immigration & Customs Enforcement) and CPB (Customs & Border Protection): stops, detentions, raids.
• Know Your Rights (KYR) information about the rights of all

Guidance from Public Health--Seattle & King County's Child Care Health Program, December 2025 Newsletter

Preparing Your Child Care for Immigration Enforcement Activities

We know that there have been a lot of concerns and fears around Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities in our communities and at or near child care and early learning programs.

We received feedback from child care community members that the resources we shared in the February edition were helpful. However, more advice is wanted around what to do during active moments of confrontation with immigration officials.   

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Legal Counsel for Youth and Children and the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project presents a Immigration Safety Plan training for community members. Slides from the February 2025 presentation are linked below. 

WAISN is the largest immigrant-led coalition in Washington. We are a powerful, volunteer-driven network of immigrant and refugee-rights organizations and individuals distributed across the state that strives to protect, serve and strengthen communities across the state.

WAISN's work includes:

• Policy & Advocacy
• Information on Keep Washington Working Act
• Fair Fight Bond Fund: provides bond money that allows detained immigrants to go back to their lives and families while they build a case to gain status
• Public Resources Flyers
• Resource Finder Tool

The International Rescue Committee provides opportunities for refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, survivors of torture, and other immigrants to thrive in America. 

Programs in Seattle include: 

• Resettlement: Meeting the basic needs for food, shelter and legal rights in the early, critical stages of resettlement.
• Economic Empowerment: Protecting, supporting and improving household livelihoods and financial security.
• Community Integration and Development: Strengthening communities and preparing individuals to participate fully in American society.
• Health and Wellness: Promoting wellness

City of Seattle’s Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs offers information on policies impacting immigrants and refugees, data and reports, as well as several programs and services including: 

• Free Immigration Legal Assistance: If you are an immigrant in detention or at risk of or facing deportation because of your immigration status, you may qualify for free legal services.
• Immigrant Rapid Response Program: A city-led, community-centered initiative designed to protect and empower immigrants and refugees in Seattle by providing legal consultations, Know Your Rights trainings, family safety

Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) developed a A Guide to Creating “Safe Space” Policies for Early Childhood Programs, which includes: 

Part 1. Overview of Safe Spaces Policies

Part 2. How to Create a Safe Space Policy

Part 3. Key Resources for Parents and Providers

From PHSKC Child Care Health Program's February 2025 newsletter:

What to do if Immigration Comes to Your Child Care or Early Learning Program   

Employers have rights when Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) goes to a business, according to the National Immigration Law Center (NILC). ICE agents do not always have a right to enter your business, stop or arrest workers, or take documents. You can review this guide (also available in Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Thai) on what you, as a program, can do to prepare, employers’ rights and responsibilities, and what employers can do after an ICE

Mission Statement: Northwest Immigrant Rights Project promotes justice by defending and advancing the rights of immigrants through direct legal services, systemic advocacy, and community education.

NWIRP has created an advisory with guidance for nonprofit organizations and social services providers, linked below.

NWIRP's Immigration Updates and Know Your Rights presentation slides from October 2025 is attached.

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