Children in Immigrant Families—A Policy and Advocacy Update

Nearly one in four U.S. children is an immigrant or the child of an immigrant. Among Latino and Asian communities, this number rises to 55% and 76%, respectively. In the past year, the U.S. has introduced numerous policies that directly affect the health and well-being of these children, as well as children seeking humanitarian protection or life-saving medical care. This presentation by Julie Linton, MD, FAAP reviews the impact of current federal policies on clinical care and identifies opportunities for AAP members to support children in immigrant families. (Saturday, September 16, 2017)