These Bay Area parents fled their home countries in Central America in the past decade. As they explore family reunification options, years of separation from their children has taken a heavy toll.
Tag: Youth & Family
Posted inFamilia y Juventud
‘Nunca voy a recuperar el tiempo que he perdido’. Padres inmigrantes anhelan ver a los hijos que dejaron atrás
Estos padres del Área de la Bahía dejaron sus países de origen en América Central en la última década. Mientras exploran opciones para la reunificación familiar, los años de separación de sus hijos afectan en sus vidas.
Posted inMi Historia
An Oakland father finds hope in a new California immigration law
Pedro Ramírez worked hard to afford college for his son Esteban, who dreamed of serving in the military or as a policeman but was denied because of his immigration status.
Posted inMi Historia
‘Everything piled up’: surviving COVID-19 and violence in East Oakland
Francisca Sánchez emigrated to California so that her daughter could fulfill the dream of going to university. But the pandemic and the escalating violence got in their way.
Posted inHealth Equity
How one Oakland school is investing in mental health support
California is investing billions in student mental health. Here’s how one school is supporting the needs of Maya Mam students.