Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights
@theyoungcenter
We are a champion for kids in an immigration system not designed to treat them as children, by helping ensure that their best interests come first.
This Fall, our Los Angeles office will be hosting an in-person training to become a Volunteer Child Advocate 🍁 Interested? Here's your next steps ⬇️ 1. Register for a Virtual Info-Session 2. Complete our online Interest Form Register here www.theyoungcenter.org/volunteer
This Fall, our New York office will be hosting an in-person training to become a Volunteer Child Advocate 🍁 Interested? Here's your next steps ⬇️ 1. Register for a Virtual Info-Session 2. Complete our online Interest Form Register here ➡️ www.theyoungcenter.org/volunteer
Early bird registration is now open for our 6th Annual Waymakers Mileage Challenge 🎉 Starting September 1st, join thousands of people across the globe as we virtually walk, run, and roll 25,000 miles in solidarity with immigrant children and families. Sign up Today ➡️ runsignup.com/waymakers
We are always grateful for talented creatives that contribute to our work here at the Young Center 🤍 For our 2025 Annual Report, we were honored to feature artwork by Antonio Alanís on the front and back covers 🎨 We appreciate his amazing work! View the full Annual Report ➡️ https://bit.ly/4vKiDK2
"As a mother, community volunteer, and advocate, I have learned that sometimes the greatest gift we can give a child is simply knowing that someone genuinely cares." We're so grateful for volunteer child advocates like Rosario 🤍 Read her full statement ➡️ https://bit.ly/4q7YxHh
In 2025, the Young Center returned to its founding truth: we are advocates for children first and foremost. Today, we highlight our 2025 Annual Report and all the work we've done within our programs. Read and Download our full report ➡️ https://bit.ly/4vKiDK2
A child's place of origin should never determine how they are treated. All children deserve to be respected and continuously protected.
No matter their background. No matter their origin. No matter where they come from. Children deserve to feel safe, free and fully seen 🤍
As we wrap up June, we're celebrating the impact of your generosity 💛Every gift helps us stand alongside unaccompanied immigrant children, advocate for their best interests, and move closer to a world where every child is safe, free, and with their families and communities. Thank YOU 🤍
No matter the challenges ahead, we'll continue walking alongside immigrant children and their families. This Immigrant Heritage Month, we honor their courage, resilience, and the journeys that move us closer to justice. Take a step with us and give today! ➡️ https://bit.ly/4o78pkT
Children thrive with their families. Childhood should be filled with safety, play, and belonging, not detention. Your gift helps children reunite with their loved ones and return to the communities that are waiting to welcome them home. Make your donation today 🤍 https://bit.ly/4o78pkT
What stories do we carry with us? For immigrant communities, storytelling is a powerful way to preserve culture, history, and identity across generations, while sharing journeys, hopes, and experiences that connect people across communities. Join us on June 30th at 1 PM ET ➡️ https://bit.ly/4nYxsqm
This Immigrant Heritage Month, the Young Center honors the strength of immigrant children and families during these challenging times. This month, go the extra distance for children's rights 🤍 Make a donation and make a difference in the life of a child. Send your gift today ➡️ https://bit.ly/4o78pkT
Here the Young Center, our Policy program strives to pave the path for better systems designed around the needs of children. Help us continue this vital work. Go the extra mile to create lasting change. Donate Today ➡️ https://bit.ly/4o78pkT Illustration by Lexi DeConti 🎨
14 years ago today, immigrant youth and allies won DACA. 🤍 We honor the Dreamers whose courage and organizing made this possible, while recognizing that the fight for immigrant communities, and to keep families together, is far from over.
The Young Center will continue to walk alongside children to see them live safe and protected. This month, go the extra mile for immigrant children so they can stay safe, supported, and remain in their communities. Donate Today ➡️ https://bit.ly/4o78pkT
Every child deserves to be cared for, protected, and given the chance to thrive—including children with significant disabilities, chronic health conditions, or life-threatening illnesses. Read our full statement ➡️ https://bit.ly/4aAj9T9
Storytelling is how immigrant communities preserve culture, history, and identity across generations. On June 30th at 1pm ET, we’ll be reflecting on the transformative power of storytelling and art within immigrant communities with a virtual webinar Register today ➡️ https://bit.ly/4nYxsqm
Here at the Young Center, we are paving the way with immigrant children, families, and communities to build a more just future 💛 Plan to donate this month and make a difference in the life of child! ➡️ https://bit.ly/4o78pkT
With the many questions about detention, length of stay and the safety of our children, here's what are Litigation Team has to say... See our full post on our Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/theyoungcenter/
No matter how tough things get, the Young Center won’t stop walking hand in hand with immigrant children and their families 🤍 This Immigrant Heritage Month we celebrate journeys of courage and the steps that lead to justice. Take a step with us. Give today! ➡️ https://bit.ly/4o78pkT
A child’s background should never determine how safe, heard, or protected they feel.
Join the Young Center's Phoenix team for a lovely afternoon of Loteria ✨ All participants will have the opportunity to play and win plants 🪴🎴 May 28th 4pm-6pm Amor Collective - 1024 N 1st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003 Come for a fun time and learn about how we support unaccompanied immigrant children 🤍
Spring is here and summer is quickly approaching ☀️ So are you interested in learning whether becoming a Volunteer Child Advocate is right for you? Join one of our info-session dates for more information: - May 12th - May 27th - June 8th - June 23rd - July 8th Register: https://bit.ly/3LOkj4m
We're sending our love to every immigrant mom out there today 🤍💐 #HappyMothersDay
Children can truly thrive when they feel seen, valued and respected.
"My experience taught me that the system can be cruel and indifferent, but also that kindness from strangers, stubborn advocacy, and relentless hope can bring a child home.” - Deisy Today, we uplift a mother who never stopped fighting to reunite with her son. Full story ➡️ https://bit.ly/42TyXfx
This month, we're grateful to highlight one of our Technical Assistance Program Partners, Elena Ulyanova ✨ Read Elena's full story ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ncC1gj