Children of Immigrants: The Changing Face of Metropolitan America

Examines trends in the populations of immigrants and children of immigrants in the hundred largest metropolitan areas, including growth in numbers and as a share of the overall population, racial/ethnic composition, age, and variations among metro areas

Children of Immigrants: Economic Well-Being

Explores the family incomes; economic well-being, including food security and housing; and use of public benefits among children of immigrants by parents' country of origin and years in the Unites States and compared with native families

Children of Immigrants: Growing National and State Diversity

Examines 2000-09 trends in the number of children of immigrants, both U.S.- and foreign-born, compared with children of native-born parents, as a share of the overall child population by state and race/ethnicity

Young Children of Immigrants: The Leading Edge of America's Future

Highlights data on the population of children of immigrants up to age 8, distribution by state, parents' origins, school enrollment rates, English proficiency, and family characteristics, including parent's citizenship, education, and income level

A new safety net for low-income families

With so many so vulnerable, the nation needs new policies that make work pay in today’s economy.Public policy ; Poverty

How Employment Constraints Affect Low-Income Working Parents' Child Care Decisions

Based on interviews, examines how low earnings, job instability, workplace inflexibility with irregular schedules and little paid time off, and limited childcare options in poor communities shape childcare decisions. Outlines policy implications

Framework for a New Safety Net for Low-Income Working Families

Describes the complex array of public programs and private benefits that can help low-income working families chart a course toward steady work, economic security, and healthy development for their children

The Integration of Immigrants and Their Families in Maryland: A Look at Children of Immigrants and Their Families in Maryland

Analyzes the population, distribution, origins, family structure, and school readiness and performance of children with at least one foreign-born parent, as well as parents' education, income, homeownership, and public benefit use. Explores implications

Paying the Price: The Impact of Immigration Raids on America's Children

Examines the immediate and long-term impact of worksite immigration raids on children with undocumented parents at three sites, including on their care, housing, economic hardship, and mental health, as well as community response. Makes recommendations