Do you want to learn how to help the immigrant community to apply for DACA and DAPA? CT Students for a Dream and the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven are organizing a training for non-profit staff, volunteers, and community members to learn how to build a "Community-Led DACA/DAPA Implementation" program.
"Community-Led DACA/DAPA Implementation" Training
Saturday, June 4th from 10:00am-2:00pm
Danbury Public Library
170 Main Street, Danbury, CT 06810
training is FREE, breakfast, lunch, and materials provided
What is DACA/DAPA?
Immigrant families are under constant threat of deportation. The Deferred Action (DACA and DAPA) programs are federal immigration programs that allow qualifying undocumented immigrants to get temporary work permits and safety from deportation. They pose some potential relief to our undocumented community, and it is important that our community is educated on the requirements, application process, and how to apply. DACA and DAPA. For more info on DACA and DAPA see here.
Training Description:
Community organizations and nonprofits are key in helping immigrant communities to apply to Deferred Action. Come learn how you and your organization can build a "Community-led DACA/DAPA Implementation" program. Learn how to share relevant information with immigrant individuals and families on their rights even without immigration papers, and how to see if individuals qualify for protection from deportation through DACA and possibly DAPA. With a potential decision on the lawsuit against DAPA coming in the next few months, this training is a timely and excellent opportunity to learn how to do this important work. Training topics will include how to:
- Organize a DACA/DAPA information session,
- Organize a DACA Application Clinic to help immigrants apply,
- Train volunteers for your event,
- Provide information on know your rights,
- Conduct effective outreach,
- Using DACA/DAPA implementation work as a movement building and engagement tool for immigrant individuals.
- Using DACA/DAPA implementation work to strengthen and build your organization's numbers and supporters
- Unauthorized practice of law and what non-legal volunteers can do to help
* Breakfast and lunch will be provided
* The training is made possible with the support of the Open Society Foundations and the Immigration Strategic Funders Collaborative of Connecticut
For any questions, please reach out to: Camila Bortolleto, camila@ct4adream.org, 203-482-7340
Thank you,
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Camila Bortolleto
Policy Coordinator
CT Students for a DREAM