Immigration Resources
Standing in Solidarity:
Empowering Our Immigrant Students and Families
Call to Action
Long Beach Unified School District stands in solidarity with our immigrant students and families. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students, regardless of immigration status.
LBUSD Board of Education
The Governing Board is committed to the success of all students and believes that every school site should be a safe and welcoming place for all students and their families irrespective of their citizenship or immigration status. Please refer to our Response to Immigration Enforcement Policy.
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Virtual Know Your Rights Webinar
- Date: April 21, 2025 (Flyer attached)
- Time: 6:00-7:30 pm
- Partners: Disability Rights California (DRC) and Long Beach Forward
- Focus: Designed to support families with mixed immigration status and students with disabilities.
- Outreach Strategy: Invitations and flyers will be shared directly with targeted families through our partner organizations and district channels where appropriate. Participants will be asked to sign up before the session.
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Video Library - Immigration Resources
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Proactive Measures for Families
Take these steps now to ensure your family is prepared:
- Update School Emergency Contacts: Ensure multiple trusted adults are listed to pick up your child.
- Complete a Family Preparedness Plan. Keep contact sheets and key documents accessible.
- Save Important Numbers:
- Your child’s school office and afterschool provider.
- Key support organizations listed below.
- Know Your Rights: All people, regardless of immigration status, have rights under the U.S. Constitution.
- Visit Immigration Legal Resource Center for resources.
- Red Cards are available at all school sites in requested languages.
- Know Your Rights workshops will be offered in partnership with trusted organizations.
District Response
If U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Appears at an LBUSD School:
- LBUSD employees are directed to not share any information about students, families or staff unless instructed by the Office of General Counsel.
- Staff, teachers, students and parents should immediately refer ICE agents to the school administrator (or designated responder).
If a Family Member is Detained
Immediately contact these organizations for legal advice and support:
- ÓRALE | 562-276-0267
ÓRALE offers:- Connection to legal support and the Long Beach Justice Fund (a legal defense fund and program that provides legal help for low-income immigrants at risk of deportation that live or work in Long Beach)
- Know Your Rights presentations.
- A rapid response network to report ICE activity.
- Legal Aid Foundation | 800-399-4529
- A nonprofit law firm that provides legal services to the most vulnerable individuals
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Resources for Students and Families
- LACOE | 562-419-5275
- Los Angeles County Office of Education supports school districts, students and parents with information andresponds to school needs around immigration policies including family preparedness, legal service, mentalhealth and Medi-Cal resoruces.
- Long Beach Residents Empowered | 877-262-4751
- Organization dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of California tenants to safe, decent and affordable housing.
- Long Beach Forward | 562-436-4800
- A nonprofit organization dedicated to end racial and income inequality.
- Centro Cha | 562-612-4180
- Centro CHA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the improvement and advancement of Latino/Hispanic communities.
- Latinos in Action | 801-938-9161
- Latinos In Action (LIA) bridges the graduation and opportunity gap for Latino students working within the educational system to create positive change.
Resources for College-Going Students
Financial assistance for immigrant students applying to college:
- Financial Assistance for Undocumented Students
- Understanding the process of college applications and financial aid.
- Financial Aid for Immigrant Families
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Answers common questions regarding FAFSA and mixed-status families.
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- CA Dream Act Application
- California Student Aid for immigrant students applying for college.
- The California Student Aid Commission has strict security and confidentiality policies and procedures in place to protect the integrity and confidentiality of student records, which are never shared with the federal govern mentor used for immigration enforcement.
- National Association for Student Administration
- A guide to answering common questions for undocumented students.
- Understanding the FAFSA Risk and how to receive guidance when applying.
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Key District Contacts
- LBUSD School Safety | 562-997-8101
- LBUSD List of Schools and Principals
If your student attends an after-school program, please have your Family Preparedness Plan readily available. - LBUSD Student Support Services | 562-986-6870
- Provides resources and programs to support the academic, social, emotional and behavioral success of students and their families.
- For Elementary School support, visit Long Beach Unified’s Family Resource Centers. The LBUSD Family Resource Centers (FRCs) provide support services to meet the social, emotional and behavioral health needs within a cluster of LBUSD schools.
- For Secondary School support, visit Long Beach Unified’s Wellness Centers that provide a supportive space where students and families can access free, confidential services, counseling, personalized connections to community resources and workshops to promote social, emotional, and physical well-being, and essential items such as toiletries, and access to a food pantry.
City of Long Beach Immigration Resources
Access additional resources and contact information:
- City of Long Beach Immigration Resources
- List of resources from the City of Long Beach including community connectors for Filipino and Cambodian immigrants, and additional legal, health and educational resources.
- Contacts & List of Phone Numbers
- Directory list of Long Beach City services, departments, elected officials and emergency numbers.
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Know Your Rights!
- Know Your Rights: All people, regardless of immigration status, have rights under the U.S. Constitution. The Immigrant Legal Resource Center’s (ILRC) Red Cards help people assert their rights and defend themselves in many situations, such as when I.C.E. agents go to a home.
- When interrogated by federal immigration officials, you have the right to stay silent. Hand the Red Card to the officer and remember that you do not have to answer any questions.
- Download printable Red Card available in 15 languages.
- Click on the ILRC webpage on how to use your Red Card.
Spanish Example of Red Card
Khmer Example of Red Card
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Standing in Solidarity - Downloadable Document
English Version
Spanish Version
Khmer Version
Pashto Version
Thai Version
Tagalog Version
