Helpful websites and resources

Helpful Websites and Resources
Asian Law Caucus http://www.advancingjustice-alc.org/
An advocacy group that provides legal and civil rights support to Asian Pacific American
communities and has helpful resources for immigrants.
*Casa de Paz www.casadepazcolorado.org
Offers free meals and lodging for guests visiting their loved ones inside the immigrant
detention center.
*Catholic Charities of Denver Immigration Services
http://www.ccdenver.org/services/immigration-services
Offers economical legal advice for immigrants
The Dream Activist: Undocumented Students Action and Resource Network
www.dreamactivist.org
A youth-led movement for the enactment of the Dream Act and other pro-immigrant
legislation.
Educators for Fair Consideration www.e4fc.org
A volume of very helpful resources for undocumented students to educators, students, and
parents. Some of the many helpful resources include:
 Keeping the Dream Alive- A resource guide for undocumented students created by the
National Council of La Raza
http://www.e4fc.org/images/Achieving_the_Dream_10_09.pdf
 How to Support Undocumented Students: Advice for Counselors and Educators
http://e4fc.org/resources/educatorguides.html
 How to Support Undocumented Students: Advice for Parents
http://e4fc.org/images/E4FC_ParentGuide.pdf
 2012-2013 Financial Aid Guide for College-Bound Undocumented Students- Although
this guide is designed for California students, much of the information applies to any
undocumented student: http://e4fc.org/images/E4FC_FinAidGuide.pdf
 Step by Step Guide for Applying for Deferred Action http://e4fc.org/dacaguide.html
 Life After College: A Guide for Undocumented Students- This detailed guide describes
options available to undocumented students upon college graduation:
http://e4fc.org/images/E4FC_LifeAfterCollegeGuide.pdf
Graduates Reaching a Dream Deferred (GRADD)
http://dreamresourcecenter.org/gradd/
An organization founded by undocumented graduate students that aims to address the needs
of immigrant students interested in pursuing graduate education.
*Higher Education Access Alliance (HEAA) www.coloradoasset.com
Information about Colorado ASSET legislation (in-state tuition for undocumented students)
Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) http://www.ilrc.org/
Updated on 10/5/13, Keeping the Dream Alive
A national, non-profit resource center that provides legal trainings, educational materials, and
advocacy to advance immigrant rights. Check out “IRLC: Living in the United States: A Guide
for Immigrant Youth.”
Justice for Immigrants www.justiceforimmigrants.org/
A campaign designed to educate primarily Catholic community members and officials about
immigrants.
National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC)- Undocumented
Student Resources
http://www.nacacnet.org/research/PublicationsResources/bulletin/2013Bulletin/02-132013/Pages/UndocumentedStudents.aspx
The Knowledge Center has collected numerous resources to help counselors and admission
professionals work with undocumented students, and now those resources are publicly
available on the NACAC Web site.
National Conference of State Legislatures
http://www.ncsl.org/issues-research/educ/undocumented-student-tuition-resources.aspx
Academic and research articles, policy, and advocacy organizations
National Council of La Raza http://www.nclr.org/
A national Latino civil rights and advocacy group, this website provides information and links
on issues affecting Latinos.
*Padres y Jovenes Unidos http://padresunidos.org/home
Youth organizing in schools.
Pew Hispanic Center www.pewhispanic.org
Provides statistical and research information related to Hispanics in the United States.
*Rights for All People https://rap-dpt.squarespace.com/home
Know your rights training and citizenship classes as well as social justice campaigns.
*Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network www.rmian.org
Offers low-income support for children and adults in immigrant proceedings.
Texas Guarantee Student Loan Corporation http://www.tgslc.org/spanish/glossary/
A very helpful Spanish/English glossary of college and financial aid terminology.
*Together Colorado www.togethercolorado.org
Formerly Metro Organization for People (MOP) and PICO member.
*Organizations in Colorado
Updated on 10/5/13, Keeping the Dream Alive