OUR WORK
The infrastructure that makes representation possible.
We make it possible for lawyers to focus on what matters most: children.
A SYSTEM NOT DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN
The stakes for the children we serve
New York City has a strong network of legal services providers for unaccompanied immigrant children and youth. But without coordination, too many fall through the cracks, or wait too long for help.
Every year, thousands of young people enter immigration court in New York City without an attorney, navigating a complex legal system built for adults. There is no guaranteed right to counsel, not even for a child.
15%
chance of winning without an attorney
90%
success rate through ICARE’s network
1400+
young New Yorkers protected from deportation
The difference is structural, and coordination is what makes that difference possible.
ICARE advances access to representation so more young people remain safely in the U.S.
