

The Academy is a voice for all children--regardless of where they or their parents were born, their documentation status, or nationality. The Academy is committed to advancing policies that protect the best interests and rights of immigrant children and families to health, well-being, and safety."
Our Advocacy Priorities
In accordance with internationally accepted rights of the child, immigrant and refugee children should be treated with dignity and respect and should not be exposed to conditions that may harm or traumatize them.
The AAP has been a leading voice speaking out to support policies that protect and speak out against policies that are detrimental to immigrant children's health, including family separation, detention and policies that create barriers to accessing health care, nutrition and housing assistance.
Whether children in immigrant and refugee families are seeking safety, legal permanent residency, or citizenship, they deserve access to quality healthcare, nutrition, and housing and should be treated with dignity and respect.
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Last Updated
06/17/2025
Source
American Academy of Pediatrics