Family Action Plan Initiative
Welcome to the Family Action Plan Initiative
At the Heartland Workers Center, we recognize that immigration enforcement actions create urgent and life-altering challenges for immigrant workers and families. Decisions made in moments of crisis can have lasting consequences, which is why preparedness is essential.
Our Family Safety & Action Plan presentations are designed to address immediate needs by equipping families with practical tools, resources, and emotional support strategies to navigate these difficult situations.
Family Safety & Action Plan Presentation
How Our Presentations Support Immigrant Families:
Undocumented Individuals: Learn how to prepare for potential detention, protect their legal rights, and create a plan to safeguard their families.
Legal Residents & Citizens in Mixed-Status Families: Gain resources to navigate the fear and uncertainty that comes with having a detained or deported family member.
Children of Detained Individuals: We provide families with actionable steps to assign guardianship and establish emergency contacts to prevent separation or foster care placement.
Breadwinners & Essential Workers: Receive guidance on financial preparedness, emergency contacts, and workplace rights to help maintain stability for their families and communities.
A Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Approach
Big decisions must be made when calm and informed, not in moments of panic. That’s why our presentations include a SEL component, helping individuals manage stress, regulate emotions, and make thoughtful decisions even under pressure. By combining education about the law with emotional resilience, we empower families to face uncertainty with confidence.
If you are interested in hosting a Family Safety & Action Plan presentation for your community, please reach out. Together, we can proactively support and protect immigrant workers and families before a crisis occurs.
Know Your Rights
We provide a comprehensive library of resources about Know Your Rights initiative, available for download and printing. These materials are designed to inform and empower families and community members by equipping them with essential knowledge about their legal rights and responsibilities. These resources can be shared widely within your community to help others stay informed and prepared.