International Social Service, USA Branch

Introducing the "Children on the Move" Training Curriculum! Designed for social workers and para social workers, this curriculum helps further develop core skills and knowledge to support children affected by migration and displacement. Explore this training resource today to improve social service workforce development with children on the move. ?? Download the curriculum and learn more here: https://lght.ly/1g0c7pj UNICEF International Social Service (ISS) ISS Australia UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency #ChildrenOnTheMove #SocialWorkTraining #ISSUSA #ChildProtection #GlobalSocialWork

Reconnecting Siblings: Staying close despite the distance Miguel and Juan, two brothers separated after a family tragedy, ended up in two different countries—Miguel in the U.S. and Juan in Mexico. Working on behalf of the state who was overseeing Miguel’s placement, ISS-USA helped locate his brother Juan, in Mexico. ISS-USA advocated for the brothers to have regular calls and a face to face visit over a school holiday. Keeping siblings connected, even across borders, is vital for their well-being. Your $100 donation helps us reunite more siblings like Miguel and Juan, and thanks to our 1-to-1 match during November and December, your gift will be doubled! Every dollar goes twice as far in keeping family bonds strong. ?? #100for100 #FamilyReunification #ISSUSA ?? Support family reunification today: https://lght.ly/gda04hb

Finding Stability for Children in Need! Ravi was living in the United States, but lost both of his parents in tragic circumstances. ISS-USA was called by the state caring for him to assist. ISS-USA located and assessed his aunt in Ecuador and then coordinated Ravi’s safe placement with his Aunt. Your $100 donation can help children like Ravi find the family they need to grow and heal. And during November and December, your impact will be doubled with our 1-to-1 match, ensuring your gift goes twice as far in supporting vulnerable children worldwide. ?? #100for100 #FamilyReunification #ISSUSA Support family reunification today: https://lght.ly/d251dhn

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Reuniting Families Across Borders! Maria spent five years separated from her son after a complex international custody dispute. With support and information from ISS-USA, Maria was able to locate him and navigate and overcome the hurdles so that she could be together with her son. ?? Our cross-border reunification services change lives. With a $100 donation, you can help more families like Maria’s overcome the impossible and reunite across borders. And with our 1-to-1 match in November and December, your donation will be doubled, making twice the impact! #100for100 #FamilyReunification #ISSUSA Help us continue this important work: https://lght.ly/f42h73i

Join us in celebrating 100 years of service to cross-border families! As we honor the past, we’re looking ahead to ensure that every child and family can thrive, no matter where they are. For our 100th anniversary, we’re launching the $100 for 100 campaign! By donating $100, you’re helping us prepare for the future of international social service, ensuring we can continue our mission for the next century. All donations through the end of the year will be generously matched by the Jesse Ball duPont Fund, so every donation double the impact! Click the link below to donate today and help us continue this vital work for families across borders! https://lght.ly/cjc480 #100For100 #CrossBorderFamilies #SupportFamilies #100YearsStrong #ISSUSA

Thank you for celebrating #CrossBorderFamilyReunificationWeek with us! As we wrap up this important week, we honor the resilience and love that bind families across distances. Together, we've raised awareness about the significance of keeping families connected, regardless of borders. Let’s continue advocating for policies and practices that promote family reunification and support all families in their journey to stay together.

On Tuesday October 8, in Geneva Switzerland, the International Council of International Social Service met and voted unanimously to make Equity in Permanency a core activity and strategic priority of the entire ISS global network. A special thank you to CFAB, ISS Japan, ISS Australia, ISS Canada, The IRC of the ISS GS, and ISS-USA for your tireless efforts to develop and promote the seven principles of equity in permanency.

On Wednesday, October 9, ISS hosted an international conference in Geneva, marking its 100th anniversary, Throughout time, Across borders: Navigating child protection and restoring family links. Carolyn Housman of ISS UK (CFAB), far right, spoke about Equity in Permanency as part of a panel discussion addressing the importance of prioritizing family and kin when children become separated from their caregivers. She emphasized the necessity of this, even when family or kin live across a border.

As we conclude Cross Border Family Reunification Week, we want to underscore this key message: Every child has the right to grow up surrounded by love, support, within in their own culture and family, regardless of their location (assuming safety, of course). Equity in permanency recognizes the unique challenges faced by cross-border families and emphasizes the need for policies and practices that take the extra step to ensure that family and kinship placements are explored and carried out (in the best interest of the child) even when it means placing a child across a border. As more and more people support kinship care and family reintegration, please work with us to ensure that these practices also apply in the same way to cross border families! To learn more about how you can support equity in permanency, visit https://lght.ly/ca0pk8e. #CrossBorderFamilyReunification #EquityInPermanency #ISSUSA