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Information on Immigration

Resources for Students and Families on Immigration

Updated: February 2025

At St. Helena Unified School District, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all students, regardless of immigration status. Our goal is to ensure every student has equal access to a high quality education and the necessary resources to thrive in our community. Below, you will find important information and services available to students and their families.

For questions specific to St. Helena schools and our efforts to ensure all students remain safe at school, please contact our Director, Community Liaison and Community Engagement, Selene Robledo, (707) 227-0874.

 

Preparing for Unexpected Immigration Situations

It’s always a good idea for families to have an emergency plan in place. The following resources can help families prepare:

 Family Preparedness Plan – A step-by-step guide to help families create a plan for emergencies.

Know Your Rights – Understanding your rights can help protect you in various situations.

  • Educational Rights – What students and families need to know about their rights at school.
  • Legal Rights in Immigration Situations – What to do if approached by immigration authorities
  • Videos:

Caregiver Affidavit – If a parent or guardian is unable to care for their child, a designated caregiver can use this affidavit to make educational and medical decisions. This form must be notarized.

 

Immigration Support Services

UpValley Family Centers

UpValley Family Centers offer comprehensive services to assist immigrant families.

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Napa Valley Together

Napa Valley Together is a network of community organizations offering support for immigrant families, financial assistance, legal aid, and more.

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Immigration Institute of the Bay Area

This organization provides free and low-cost legal immigration services, DACA renewal, and citizenship support.

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We recognize that Californians may have questions about public programs, their families' mixed immigration status, or what federal immigration policies mean for their daily lives; a new online resource hub has been developed at The State of California Website. 

This website provides resources that can help answer these types of questions. The resources are for families and groups that engage immigrant families, such as schools, local governments, and community organizations. We will continue to update these resources so they stay relevant and useful. The updates will also reflect changes in federal policy.

In addition, please see:

If a person is arrested by immigration, you can search for the person using this link. It can take up to 48 hours for them to update the information, and you will need the A case number (if you have one), or else you can search with basic information - name, country of origin, and date of birth.  

ICE Locator