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.
Response to Immigration Enforcement Policy
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Announcements
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Student and Family Immigration Support
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.
- View the difference between judicial warrants vs immigration warrants and learn more about what to look out for and how to respond.
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
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).
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District, City, State Support Contacts and Resources
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 | Call your child’s school for confidential counseling, community connections, and basic needs support.
- 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 Care Support Centers. The LBUSD Care Support Centers 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
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.
- View the Long Beach Values Act Resource Guide available in 10 different languages through the platform webpage.
- 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.
State of California Resources
California Department of Social Services
- Immigration Services Unit | 916-651-8017
- The California Department of Social Services funds qualified community-based organizations to provide free legal services and community education to immigrants who live in California.
California Department of Education:
- Resources to include Immigrant Families
- A toolkit that communicates assurance of all schools’ obligation to provide every child with access to an education environment, regardless of immigration status.
New Legislation and Guidance
- Your Personal Information is Safe
- AB 49 prohibits school personnel from disclosing or providing any records or information about a student, a student’s family and household, a school employee, or a teacher to an officer or employee of an agency conducting immigration enforcement.
- State Laws Protecting Schools
- AB 49 and SB 98 strengthen protections for immigrant communities by setting new limits on how educational institutions manage student records, respond to immigration enforcement requests, and communicate with families.
- Mental Health Resources for Students and Families
- California mental health resources like BrightLife, Soluna, and 988 are safe, anonymous, and confidential for everyone.
- AB 49 Update
- In accordance with AB 49, model policies limit the assistance with immigration enforcement at public schools, to the fullest extent possible consistent with federal and state law, and ensuring that public schools remain safe and accessible to all California residents, regardless of immigration status.
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Community Resources
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 resources. View the LACOE Immigration Enforcement Guide for additional information.
- 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.
- Long Beach Health Department’s Health Access Program | 562-570-7975
- Receive health coverage from Kaiser Permanente through the Long Beach Health Access Program at no cost, no governmental connections, or sharing of personal immigration data.
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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Red Cards
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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Video Immigration Resources
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Downloadable Documents of Resources
Resource Summary at a Glance
Student Guide
Resource Sheet for Families
Standing in Solidarity
English Version
Spanish Version
Khmer Version
Pashto Version
Thai Version
Tagalog Version
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