Kids in Need of Defense’s (KIND) Keeping Kids Safe campaign is a ten-year initiative that aims to reform the outdated systems that fail to protect unaccompanied children in the United States and globally. Millions of children worldwide face danger due to war, poverty, and other crises, leading to a significant rise in unaccompanied minors seeking safety in the U.S. However, current U.S. laws are ill-equipped to address their needs, forcing children to navigate a complex immigration system designed for adults. The campaign calls for a reimagined approach that prioritizes the best interests of children, offering them the protection and support they need.
Join KIND today and pledge your support of these key principles that are the heart of the Keeping Kids Safe campaign:
- Unaccompanied immigrant children are children first.
- The global community must work together to protect children.
- U.S. immigration laws and policies should recognize and address the unique needs of children.
- Support for children at every step of their migration is essential for children to achieve safety and succeed in life.
- Federal, state, and local officials have a responsibility to work cooperatively to protect the interests of all children, regardless of race, religion, nationality, or immigration status.
- Reducing forced migration of children requires addressing the root causes that drive children from their homes.
- Implementing humane, flexible, and creative solutions to establish an immigration process that best serves children is possible if we work together as a community.
