Advanced family planning resources
Plan ahead to protect yourself and your family
Many New Yorkers are concerned about the possibility of being detained or deported by federal immigration authorities. Families and children are also affected by these actions. To help you plan for yourself and your children, community organizations have developed the following resources.
This information does not come from the Office of the New York State Attorney General and is not legal advice. We encourage you to seek advice from a competent lawyer when making decisions.
Government and community resources
- Immigrant Defense Project: Parental designation form fact sheet
- Immigrant Defense Project: Emergency care for children fact sheet
- New York State Office of Child and Family Services: Parental designation form
- Legal Aid NYC: Advanced planning guidance for parents
- New York Legal Assistance Group: Standby guardianship project and hotline
- New York Immigration Coalition (English)
- New York Immigration Coalition (Spanish)
- Volunteer Lawyers Project