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

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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

Interested in Becoming a Volunteer Child Advocate? Our Michigan team needs YOU! Next Steps ⬇️ 1. Attend a virtual info-session 2. Fill out our Volunteer Interest form - https://bit.ly/4bJDF5h For this team, we are looking for fluent Spanish speaking individuals. We look forward to seeing you 🤍

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Apply to become a Volunteer Child Advocate with the Young Center. Serve unaccompanied immigrant children in Chicago, Houston, LA, New York, and more.

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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

Interested in becoming a Volunteer Child Advocate this Summer and Fall season? 🤍 If you're passionate about supporting unaccompanied immigrant children, we'd love to meet you! Join one of our virtual info-session dates to learn all about it. Reserve your spot today ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4bJDF5h

Volunteer Child Advocate Interest Form - Young Center

Apply to become a Volunteer Child Advocate with the Young Center. Serve unaccompanied immigrant children in Chicago, Houston, LA, New York, and more.

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Show your support by partnering with us for our 6th Annual Waymakers Challenge and become a Sponsor 🤝 You’ll receive sponsorship benefits including national exposure and help us raise awareness of issues impacting immigrant children and their families. Visit https://bit.ly/4fJfipY to learn more!

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Together, we can meet this critical moment for immigrant children and families. Be A Waymaker and become a sponsor today!

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A child's place of origin should never determine how they are treated. All children deserve to be respected and continuously protected.

Our early bird registration for our 6th Annual Elizabeth Frankel Waymakers Mileage Challenge is here! We’re moving 25,000 miles together to honor the journeys that built this country and stand in solidarity with immigrant families. Sign up by 8/15 to get early bird pricing! https://bit.ly/4y5cURH

Waymakers Virtual Mileage Challenge

The Waymakers Virtual Mileage Challenge is on Tuesday September 1, 2026 to Wednesday September 30, 2026.

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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

[3] Congressional dads understand that decisions made in Washington have a direct impact on children and families. We urge them to champion policies and invest in solutions that ensure ALL children belong and can access what they need to thrive.

[2] At the event, Darlin Adonay Peña – a dad, former asylum-seeking youth, and Young Center board member – was given a Dad Ambassador Award as a leader whose story, advocacy, and impact help elevate fatherhood, caregiving, and family unity. tinyurl.com/Darlin-YC

Darlin Peña Honored at Congressional Dads Caucus Event

Young Center's Darlin Adonay Peña received a Dad Ambassador Award at the Congressional Dads Caucus and announced the All Children Belong Campaign.

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[1] Representing the #AllChildrenBelong campaign, @clasp.org, @theyoungcenter.bsky.social, & @letkidsthrive.bsky.social were honored to be a part of the Congressional Dads Caucus' week of action to elevate the urgency of supporting kids in immigrant families.

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

[1] A new investigation from @apnews.com reveals a cruel reality of President Trump’s second term: family re-separation. Article: tinyurl.com/second-separation @clasp.org @theyoungcenter.bsky.social

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

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! Join us and register today ⬇️ https://www.mobilize.us/theyoungcenter/event/963363/

We Rise Through Our Stories: How Immigrant Children and Families Resist through Storytelling · The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights

Storytelling is much more than sharing experiences; it is a foundational way immigrant communities preserve their histories, cultures, and identities across generations. Through stories, whether writt...

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Mirsy's resilence in reuniting with her children is a story worth recognizing. The re-separation of children and their families has been on the rise, and that's simply NOT okay! Read the full article by @apnews.com ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4uP8xbd

Trump administration has separated dozens of children from their parents for a second time, AP finds

An Associated Press investigation reveals that dozens of children who were separated under the first Trump administration have been reseparated, despite a judge's order to reunite them.

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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/