NAPD Public Resources

The document emphasizes the necessity for immigrant families to create a Family Preparedness Plan for emergencies, detailing childcare arrangements, immigration options, and constitutional rights regardless of immigration status. It provides resources for legal assistance, specifically for undocumented or mixed-status families, and discusses various childcare planning options, such as verbal agreements and the Caregiver’s Authorization Affidavit (CAA), while advising against using a power of attorney for childcare decisions in California.%0a Additionally, the text offers guidance on preparing for encounters with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), including keeping medical information for children, ensuring children have passports, and discussing care plans. It stresses the rights of individuals during ICE interactions, the importance of legal representation, and provides instructions on completing the caregiver authorization affidavit, ensuring that families are informed and prepared for potential immigration-related emergencies.