U.S. Immigration Challenges and Their Impact on Early Childhood Families

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Learn how U.S. immigration policies impact young children and families, and gain strategies to support them in early childhood settings.

Webinar Title: US Legal Immigration Challenges, The Government Position, &amp; What You Can Do About ItDate: November 20, 2025 (7-8PM EST)&gt;&gt;Optional Q&amp;A at 8-8:10PM EST &lt;&lt; Speaker: Dev Viswanath, Esq.Hosted by: Dr. Scott MeshFormat: Online Webinar (Interactive)Target Audience: Early Childhood Teachers, Therapists, and Professionals who work with Young Children Options for Attending:1. Join for FREE: get a Certificate of Attendance at the end (just answer the evaluation form after the webinar)2. Join for $9 to get CE Certificate/Credits: this webinar offers the following CE Credits:○ 1.0 CTLE CE Hours (get a CE Certificate)○ 1.0 NYSED SW CE Hours (get a CE Certificate)○ 1.0 ASWB CE Credits (get a CE Certificate) &gt;&gt; REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN CE Certificate/CEUs:&lt;&lt;○ You MUST attend the webinar from start to finish.○ You MUST fill out the attendance form (will be sent via email)○ You MUST answer &amp; submit the evaluation form after the webinar (will be sent via email)○ ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT IF YOU PURCHASE ASHA CREDITS: You must answer the quiz&gt;&gt;Failure to fulfill requirements may result in delays receiving your certificate/credits, or in some cases, non-receipt of your certificate/credits.&lt;&lt; Webinar Description:For professionals in early childhood education and family services, immigration challenges are more than legal questions—they deeply impact the children and families you serve in early childhood settings. Young children may experience stress, disruption, or uncertainty when their families face immigration-related issues, and educators often see the effects in the classroom.This webinar will provide important insights on Temporary Family Based, Employment Based, Asylum Law, and Removal/Deportation Proceedings. Participants will also learn how the government is increasingly relying on artificial intelligence (AI) in document review and cross-checking prior applications, and what that means for families seeking to maintain their legal status. In addition, the session will highlight the ways families can prepare for and respond to ICE raids, with practical resources and information that professionals can share to help protect and inform the families they serve.Lastly, we will explore practical strategies early childhood professionals can use to support children and families impacted by immigration policies, both now and in the years ahead. Objectives:1. Explain the way in which US Temporary and Permanent Residence intersects with our society.2. Analyze the impact of Immigration Policies on people living in the United States.3. Describe the current state of affairs and impact on common everyday citizens.4. Describe AI and its role for Practitioners and for the Government in Immigration Matters.5. Identify how understanding immigration processes and policies informs ethical, culturally responsive, and trauma-aware social work practice when supporting affected children and families.6. Identify strategies to determine concrete, role-appropriate actions early childhood professionals can take to advocate for and connect families with accurate information, resources, and protective strategies. Speaker's BioDev Viswanath is the principal attorney of the Banad Law Offices, P.C a firm primarily handling U.S. Immigration, Consular, and Nationality Law among other related legal matters related to international cross border migration. Dev is admitted to the State of New York and New Jersey as well as several federal district courts and the US Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit.He has represented individuals and corporations from all over the world in various stages of the Immigration &amp; Nationality process including consular processing and non-immigrant visa petitions. And Dev has extensive experience in dealing with the US Embassies and Consular posts in several countries and regions. He is a big advocate for children and child development. He is a Board of Entity that runs The Queens County Farm Museum, a non-profit entity, the oldest continuingly run farm in New York city and one of the oldest in New York State, since 1697. Host's BioDr. Mesh is a clinical psychologist and the co-author of the book “Early Childhood Assessment: A Practical Guide to Psychological and Developmental Evaluations in the Early Intervention Program.” He has worked with families for over 30 years. Dr. Mesh is the Co-Founder and CEO of Los Niños Services, an award-winning Early Childhood Special Education program in New York City, and the Founder of Young Child Learning which provides professional development to teachers and all professionals working with young children. He consults with professionals and parents on the challenges they face in helping young children achieve their full potential. Dr. Mesh is the author of upcoming book Tapas: Tasty Inspirational Poems(www.inspire.nyc). Cancellation Policy:If you cancel within 30 days before the event, the registration fee is not refundable. However, you will receive a credit for the registration fee which can be applied to another Young Child Learning event within the following 12 months. The processing fee is non-refundable.

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