OBJECTIVES Children in immigrant families comprise∼ 25% of US children and live in
families with high levels of poverty and food insecurity. Studies suggest a decline in public …

Toughened immigration policies exacerbate barriers to public benefits and health care for
immigrants. The objective of this study is to examine the impact of the immigration climate on …

Children in immigrant families (CIF) represent the fastest growing segment of the US
population and will soon represent 1 out of every 3 US children. 1, 2 Although CIF are a …

Background: Children of refugee and immigrant families continue to face significant
challenges in terms of accessing healthcare in the United States. From a healthcare systems …

The Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics Refugee Immigrant Child Health
Initiative (RICHI), a collaboration of physicians and child advocates, is one of the most robust …

Objective: Immigration status is a known social driver of health. Little research exists on
addressing concerns about immigration status in primary care. The objective of this study is …

This review was conducted to evaluate the current literature surrounding immigrant children
with special health care needs. The focus of the review was to determine what evaluations …

Abstract In the United States, 1 in 4 children lives in an immigrant family. State and national
policies have historically precluded equitable access to health care among children in …

Problem Migrant children face numerous challenges when settling in their new home. One
of the challenges that exists is difficulties accessing health care, with many barriers existing …

The delivery of culturally competent health care is recognized as critical to providing quality,
equitable care for marginalized groups. This includes immigrant patients and families who …