Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)

Family Separation Response and Family UnityProgram

A KIND team helps children and families who were separated at the border.

Know Your Rights presentationsProgram

KIND staff give presentations that teach children and communities about their legal rights in the immigration system.

Labor Exploitation Prevention ProgramsProgram

KIND creates youth worker-rights materials and trains attorneys, judges, law enforcement, and community partners to prevent labor exploitation of unaccompanied children and youth.

Legal ProtectionService

KIND staff and partner volunteer groups help children who are alone with legal representation, education, and family reunification. They also handle court cases.

Policy and AdvocacyProgram

KIND works for policies and actions that give children who travel alone fair and humane treatment.

Pro Bono Attorney ProgramProgram

Lawyers from law firms, companies, law schools and bar associations volunteer to represent KIND's child clients, with training and mentoring from KIND staff.

Psychosocial SupportService

KIND connects children and families to medical care, mental health care, school access, and crisis help.

Volunteer as an Interpreter or TranslatorProgram

Volunteers interpret and translate for KIND's child clients and their lawyers.