Resources to Support Students from Immigrant Families
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified is home to an ethnically diverse student body and is committed to the success of all students irrespective of their ethnicity, race, or immigration status. Undocumented students not only have a right to attend school in California, but are mandated to attend school pursuant to compulsory attendance laws. The U.S. Supreme Court has held states may not deny access to a basic public education to any child residing within the state, whether residing in the U.S. legally or not. Further, all students have a right to be in a public school learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, violence, and intimidation.
This page provides resources to students and families who may be anxious, or have questions, about a changing landscape of immigration policies and practices in our country.
Please note that the resource documents posted are only for information purposes and visitors to the site should seek legal advice when necessary.
SAFETY FOR ALL STUDENTS AND FAMILIES RESOLUTION
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified remains steadfast in the position detailed in our Safety for All Students and Families Resolution which affirms the District's commitment to our schools being safe places from any effort to deny civil or human rights. We do not collect, and will never ask about, a student's immigration status. Our charge is to educate the students of the District and to ensure that all students, regardless of immigration status, have equal access to an education under the laws of the United States.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click here to find answers to Frequently asked questions.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
Click here to “Know Your Rights”. (English) (Spanish)
Click to know What to do if you are arrested or detained.
KNOW YOUR PLAN
Click here to know How to create a family emergency plan.
COUNSELING ASSISTANCE
Pathways, www.pathways.com, (562) 865-3644
Community Family Guidance Center, www.fcgc.com, (562) 924-5526
Pacific Clinics, www.pacificclinics.org, (877) 722-2737
The Whole Child, www.thewholechild.info/, (562) 692-0383
Helpline Youth Counseling, www.hycinc.org, (562) 864-3722
Crittenton, (562) 929-4308
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
If you need legal assistance, click here for a list of non-profit organizations.
STAFF
Undocumented Students and Families: The Facts
U.S. Department of Education Resource Guide: Supporting Undocumented Youth
IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE
If you need immediate information or assistance, please contact Chris Moton, Director of Student and Family Services, or Robert Jacobsen, General Counsel.
Director, Student and Family Services
Norwalk La Mirada Unified School District
Phone: (562) 210-2232
Fax:
General Counsel
Norwalk La Mirada Unified School District
Phone: (562) 210-2121
Fax: (562) 868-7972