In case of sudden deportation, it is critical that individuals have a plan for themselves and for their family. Family preparation can include but is not limited to childcare provisions, emergency funds, medical prescriptions, and emergency contacts. This is the person you trust the most to:
- Take your children to the doctor
- Sign them up for school or extracurricular activities
- Sign them up for benefits or health insurance
- Travel with them
The Immigration Legal Resource Center states “have a plan so that a trusted adult can care for your child if you cannot. This plan should include emergency numbers, a list of important contact information and a file with important documents.” Other things to include are:
- Your photo ID
- Your child’s birth certificates
Optional
- Your children’s passports, if you have them and if you wish them to be able to travel with your chosen caregiver
Below please find a list of resources and guidelines for emergency preparedness plans.
Local Resources:
Childcare Safety Plan
- Davenport Resource Service Center, 150 Church Street, Davenport, CA 95017, (831)-425-8115
- Day Worker Center, 2261 7th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, (831) 706-0766
- Nueva Vista Community Resources, 711 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz , (831) 423-5747
- Live Oak Community Resources, 1740 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, (831) 476-7284
- La Manzana Community Resources, 521 Main Street, Suite Y, Watsonville, (831) 724-2997
- Santa Cruz County Immigration Project, 406 Main Street, Suite 217, Watsonville, (831) 724-5667
- Mountain Community Resources, 6134 Highway 9, Felton, (831) 335-6600
- Santa Cruz Undocumented Student Services, eopab540@ucsc.edu, 831-459-4055
Documents & Handguide:
Plan De Preparación Familiar PDF
More Resources:
Family Preparedness and Know Your Rights English Version
Sus Derechos y Preparación Para Su Familia en Español