Beyond Borders: Diverse Alliances for Immigrant Wellbeing
Summary
Immigrant children and families face rising stress often missed by traditional systems. This session explores cross-sector (public, private, nonprofit) and cross-disciplinary (health, education, TV, community organizing) collaboration to foster innovative, community-rooted solutions. Participants will engage in hands-on, small-group case studies centered on real-world challenges facing immigrant children and families, gaining practical experience applying cross-sector strategies to complex issues.
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Contributors
- Divya Chhabra
- Tiffany Hernandez
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