On September 5, 2017, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, on behalf of the Trump administration, announced the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. While this news has left many of us distraught, we want to let our undocumented community we stand in solidarity with you.

Reality Changers cares about this issue because we know that legal status for immigrants not only allows access to health care and jobs, but also to education. We have put together a list of resources we hope you will find helpful.

Implications of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) being rescinded

• Top 5 things to know about DACA ending
• FAQS: DACA terminations
• FAQS: DACA rescission and workplace rights
• FAQS: DACA termination
• What do I need to know about the end of DACA

Legal Support

• Ready Now San Diego—local resource that offers workshops and in San Diego
• Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego—Offers free DACA information sessions every Tuesday at 8:00AM at their Chula Vista Office (293 H Street, Chula Vista). Please view their website or call for more information about the workshops and what to bring.
• Immigration Law Help: Resources for free or low-cost nonprofit immigration legal services providers across the U.S.
• American Immigration Lawyers Association: Know your rights handouts
• National Immigration Law Center: offers comprehensive information, FAQs, and resources on immigration issues, including DACA.
• Immigration Legal Resource Center: offers comprehensive information, FAQs, and resources on immigration issues, including DACA.
• Informed Immigrant: calendar of legal clinics across the state of CA Ready California: legal resource directory

DACA Renewal Resources and Scholarships

• Mission Asset Fund: 2,000 DACA recipients will receive a $495 scholarship to renew their DACA
• Ready Now SD: will pay for renewal fees if processed through their agency
• DREAMer Intake Service Program: provide relevant informational material about legal rights and processes that may be applicable to you
• Educators for Fair Consideration: Scholarship List
• DACA Renewal Process and Tips

Holistic Support

• Mental Health Toolkit
• Surviving and Resisting: Defending DACA