Organizations

EVENTS

Casa Freehold with Dolly Hernandez at Coastal Communities Family Success Center Thursdays at 11:30 AM in Long Branch (Bi-Weekly) Dolly Hernandez, Executive Director of Casa Freehold, will assist immigrant parents with documentation, legal issues, court appearances, school system navigation, medical concerns, domestic workers, day laborers, employment, and pay.

Appointments preferred.

Advocacy

• CASA Freehold – Grassroots immigrant rights advocacy
• Humanigration – Advocacy through education and empowerment
• Latino Mental Health Association of NJ – Advocacy for Latinx mental health equity
• Make the Road NJ – Advocacy for better housing, labor protections, and immigrant justice
• New Jersey Consortium for Immigrant Children – Advocacy through education and provider training
• NJ Alliance for Immigrant Justice (NJAIJ) – Coalition-based advocacy across sectors
• NJ Youth Resource Spot – Youth-led platform amplifying young voices and access to resources

Detainment Resources

• Detention, Deportation, Defense Initiative – State-funded pro bono immigration counsel for New Jerseyans in removal proceedings
• DIRE Support (Deportation and Immigration Response Equipo) – Resources and support for immigrant detainees and families
• ICE Detainee Locator System – Tool to locate detained individuals (18+) in ICE custody
• NJ Pro-Bono Legal Services – Includes lists specific to detainees in CBP custody and FERM process

Immigration Rights

• CASA Freehold – Immigrant rights advocacy organization fighting for the rights of immigrants and refugees
• Dreamers2gether – Support for DACA recipients and other immigrants navigating legal pathways
• Humanigration – Empowers non-citizens to understand the immigration system through blogs, courses, and events
• Immigrant Justice Mutual Aid – Offers free mental health and legal aid resources to immigrants
• Make the Road NJ – Advocacy for immigrant workers and tenants, plus legal representation in immigration cases
• New Jersey Consortium for Immigrant Children – Educates providers on immigrant rights and proactive protection strategies
• NJ Alliance for Immigrant Justice (NJAIJ) – Statewide immigration coalition and resource hub

Legal Services & Case Management

• American Friends Services Committee Immigrant Rights Program – Legal services for deportation defense, survivors of violence, unaccompanied minors, and family reunification
• Casa De Esperanza Legal Services – Affordable legal, educational, and social services for immigrants and families.
• Dreamers2gether – Legal aid including DACA, parole, Green Card, and translations.
• Immigrant Justice Mutual Aid – Legal aid resources alongside mental health support
• Interfaith-RISE – Case management, ESL, employment services, and school impact support for documented immigrants
• Legal Representation for Children and Youth Program – Free legal counsel and social services coordination for immigrant youth under 21. To request assistance, call 201-305-9217.

• Make the Road NJ – Legal team offering representation in immigration, housing, and labor cases

• NJ Pro-Bono Legal Services –For a copy of the full list of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers click here. For a copy of the List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers for Noncitizens in U.S. Customs and Border Protection custody, please click here. For a copy of the List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers for Noncitizens in the Family Expedited Removal Management (FERM) Process, please click here.

Specialized Support for Unaccompanied Minors

• Accompany Now! – Home studies and post-release services for unaccompanied minors.
• Juntos – Temporary shelter, family unification, and post-release services for immigrant children
• Legal Representation for Children and Youth Program – Free legal and social services for unaccompanied minors. To request assistance, call 201-305-9217

Guides & Toolkits

• Immigration Resources Seminar Slides from Red Bank Regional High School - Navigating the ICE Detainment System, How to Stay Safe, Know Your Rights, Community Organizations, and Mental/Emotional Health
• Family Preparedness Plan - Be Informed - Plan Together - Get Ready! - The Department of Children and Families (DCF) has created a one-page document encouraging families to create a preparedness plan in the event caregivers are separated from their children for any reason, including natural disasters, incarceration, or deportation.
• Guidance on Delegation of Parental Authority - A “delegation of parental authority packet” that contains the appropriate forms to use for delegating parental rights to another person through “child” or “custodial” power of attorney.
• How to Talk to Your Children About the Deportation or Possible Deportation of a Loved One - (English & Spanish)
• Immigration Preparedness Toolkit - Designed to help immigrants with no legal status or in mixed-status families begin to understand the immigration legal landscape and plan for their own journey through an ever-changing, complex system in the United States.
• Immigrant Legal Resource Center Step-By-Step Family Preparedness Plan-This toolkit is divided into different sections that give guidance on family preparedness planning, regardless of immigration status. It gives additional advice to undocumented and/or mixed status families.-
• KIND -Kids in Need of Defense Family Preparedness Plan -Parents or caretakers of a child may wish to make emergency plans in case they become unavailable to care for that child. Here are some suggestions for how to create such a plan, to ensure that others have the information and documents they need to help care for your child.
• Know Your Rights: Immigration & Schools - All students have a right to enroll in public school, regardless of their immigration status
• Know Your Rights Toolkit - Materials to educate the community and prepare individuals for possible encounters with immigration authorities.
• Office of New Americans - Know Your Rights - Fact Sheets for Individuals and Organizations/Businesses - designed to help you understand your rights and responsibilities.
• National Immigration Legal Services Directory - Search for immigration legal services providers by state, county, or detention facility. Only nonprofit organizations that provide free or low-cost immigration legal services are included in this directory.
• Red Cards - Red Cards help people assert their rights and defend themselves in many situations, such as when ICE agents go to their home.
• School-Related State and Federal Requirements Pertaining to Immigrant Students and Families - The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) is unwavering in its commitment to ensuring that every student, regardless of immigration status, national origin, or religion, can attend public school safely.
• Step-by Step Family Preparedness Plan - Provides details about different childcare options available in case of an absent parent, where to find trusted immigration services in your community, and how to prepare to assert your constitutional rights in the presence of an immigration officer.

Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults Seniors
Community Services	Family & Support Services Caregiving Case Management Family Support Immigration Trauma / Acculturation Racial / Social Justice Legal / Advocacy Advocacy (Legal) Guardianship Immigration Services Juvenile Justice / Court-Involved Youth Legal Assistance
Payment Types	Free Low Cost / Donation

Last Updated: 03/18/26