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Scenario

How to explain forced separation to children who need simple answers

My son asks why we had to leave grandma behind and I do not have words that make sense to a six-year-old about why families get torn apart.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Immigration often requires sacrificing family unity in ways that defy the logic children need to feel secure.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Refugee and immigration justice?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.