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How Well Are Young Children of Refugees Integrating into the United States?
MPI analysts discuss the results of an analysis, Young Children of Refugees in the United States: Integration Successes and Challenges, comparing young children of refugees to other U.S. children on several key indicators of well-being.
Mexican Immigrants in the United States
In 2014, there were 11.7 million Mexican immigrants in the United States; they tended to be younger, have lower incomes, and were less likely to have health insurance than other immigrants.
Challenges in Accessing Early Childhood Education and Care for Children in Refugee Families in Massachusetts
Refugee families in Massachusetts face a fragmented multiagency system and declining state funding that together block access to early childhood education and care for young children.
Federal WIOA Plan Requirements Ignore Opportunities to Support Equitable Access for Immigrant/LEP Adults
Federal WIOA state plan guidance omits key data requirements for Limited English Proficient (LEP) adults, undermining equitable access to workforce training services.
Providing a Head Start: Improving Access to Early Childhood Education for Refugees
Head Start–refugee resettlement collaboration can raise young refugee children's early education enrollment substantially, but federal silos keep such success rare.
South American Immigrants in the United States
In 2014, there were 2.9 million South American immigrants in the United States.
Syrian Refugees in the United States
There has been significant public debate about the admission of Syrian refugees to the United States via the refugee resettlement program.
The Canadian Expression of Interest System: A model to manage skilled migration to the European Union?
Canada's Express Entry system offers the European Union a practical model for improving skilled-talent matching without requiring a full overhaul of Member State competences.
Young Children of Refugees in the United States: Integration Successes and Challenges
Young children of refugees benefit from strong family structures and parental employment, but two-thirds live in low-income households in the United States and outcomes vary sharply by origin.
Increased Central American Migration to the United States May Prove an Enduring Phenomenon
Enduring unauthorized U.S. immigration of children and families from the Northern Triangle has been propelled by factors including violence and drought.
