When three siblings fled violence, legal support helped them find safety, stability and protection together.
Immigrant children come to the United States fleeing danger, not in search of it
Christopher Plummer | April 8, 2026
Trigger warning: This blog mentions instances of sexual abuse. CWS Marks April’s National Child Abuse Prevention Month: Immigrant children come to the United States fleeing danger, not in search of it. They have done it alone, walking thousands of miles, and they have done it cradled in a parent’s arms. For many of those fortunate to make it to …
Lessons from Jenga: One Child’s Journey Through Play
November 4, 2025
A simple game of Jenga helped one child open up about their experiences and seek healthy friendship. Every day, CWS celebrates the creative, patient work of building safety and hope for displaced children and their families. At CWS, we use creative tools like games and art to help children—especially those impacted by displacement—share their stories and make sense of their …
Season of Warmth: How CWS Helps Children Find Safety, Health and Hope
CWS is helping children and families build safer and brighter futures. As the weather turns colder, we reflect on how to build warmth—through support, protection and empowerment for children in the United States and around the world. You can feel the rhythm of daily life changing as autumn settles across much of the United States. The air cools, the pace …
Rooted in Resilience: Helping Children Learn, Heal and Belong
October 27, 2025
Every year, unaccompanied children seek safety in the United States, often after enduring dangerous journeys. They hope for healing and a safe childhood here, but there are many challenges that stand in the way. CWS is committed to ensuring these children have the care, protection and advocacy they need. Feeling Untethered in Childhood Children who have been separated from their …
A Mother’s Strength: How One Family Rebuilt Hope After Separation
May 7, 2025
After fleeing danger in their home country and enduring a painful separation, Roseline and her son Emmanuel reunited in the U.S. with support from CWS. As Emmanuel faced challenges adapting to his new community, Roseline was there to offer support and advocate for social, emotional and academic interventions with his school—helping him rediscover joy and belonging. From Separation to Safety …
Life After Arrival: Why Unaccompanied Children Still Need Protection
April 17, 2025
Every year, tens of thousands of unaccompanied children seek safety in the United States, often after enduring dangerous journeys. They hope for healing and a safe childhood here, but there are many challenges that stand in the way. During National Child Abuse Prevention Month and beyond, CWS is committed to ensuring these children have the care, protection and advocacy they …
Termination of Unaccompanied Children Programs Strips Vulnerable Kids of Legal Protection and Support
March 21, 2025
New York City – CWS today expressed alarm over the administration’s near-total termination of work on its Unaccompanied Children Program, halting legal services for unaccompanied immigrant children. The organization notes that this executive action immediately strips thousands of children–including infants and young children–from legal representation, forcing them to now navigate and somehow represent themselves in immigration court proceedings. “No child …
From Devastation to Recovery: How Your Support is Changing Lives
February 28, 2025
When flash floods destroyed Maria’s home in Kentucky, her family was left with nothing—no food, heat, or shelter. But thanks to generous supporters, CWS is providing safe housing, warm meals and critical aid to help families like hers rebuild and find hope after disaster. When Disaster Strikes: Families Left with Nowhere to Turn Last week, flash floods tore through Maria’s* …
Emergency Appeal: CWS’ Emboldened Commitment in the Face of Adversity
February 14, 2025
Appeal Name: CWS’ Emboldened Commitment in the Face of Adversity Date Issued: 14 February 2025 Appeal Code: 6210 Appeal Amount: $5 million over 18 months Church World Service was born in the wake of the devastation of World War II. People of faith came together “to do in partnership what none of us could hope to do as well alone.” …