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Title: A Guide to Creating 'Safe Space' Policies for Early Childhood Programs [Updated]
Language: English
Authors: Priya Pandey, Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP)
Source: Center for Law and Social Policy, Inc. (CLASP). 2025.
Availability: Center for Law and Social Policy. 1015 15th Street NW Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005. Tel: 202-906-8000; Fax: 202-842-2885; Web site: http://www.clasp.org
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Page Count: 14
Publication Date: 2025
Intended Audience: Practitioners; Policymakers
Document Type: Guides - General
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Policy Formation, Early Childhood Education, Technical Assistance, Guidelines, Immigration, Access to Education, Barriers, Educational Environment, Safety, Models, Educational Resources
Abstract: This guide gives practitioners, advocates, and policymakers information and resources to design and implement "safe space" policies that safeguard early childhood programs against immigration enforcement. A "safe space" policy is a plan or set of protocols to mitigate the harm of possible immigration enforcement actions at or near early childhood programs and protect families' safety and privacy. The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) is available to provide technical assistance as a safe space policy is developed. This guide was updated in 2025 to reflect changes to federal immigration policy as a result of a directive issued by Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman. The guide is organized into the following parts: (1) Overview of Safe Space Policies; (2) How to Create a Safe Space Policy; and (3) Key Resources for Parents and Providers.
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