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Center for Children's Advocacy Fellowship Announcement

Immigrants and Refugees: New Arrivals Advocacy
The Center for Children's Advocacy works with Hartford's growing immigrant and refugee population to help them access appropriate healthcare and educational services.

The power of this project is a result of proactive partnerships with community organizations that work directly with Hartford's immigrant and refugee population. These organizations include Jubilee House, a refugee assistance center; Connecticut Children's Medical Center; Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center; Charter Oak Health Center; and Community Health Services.

Eight percent of Hartford children have been in the United States for less than 3 years. Fifty two percent live in homes where English is not the primary language. Together with our community partners, the Center's advocacy work for new arrivals addresses critical issues that improve health and educational outcomes for the most vulnerable, at-risk children.

CCA's Immigrants and Refugee New Arrivals Advocacy Project ("IRNAAP") is a unique blend of multidisciplinary advocacy in areas revolving around health care and educational access. A fellowship with this project will consist of handling the day-to-day individual case advocacy and training opportunities, as well as working with CCA's attorneys to develop and enhance systemic reform in these critically important areas.

For more information visit the Center's New Arrivals Advocacy Project page or Contact Jay Sicklick jsicklick@kidscounsel.org 860-714-1412

Please note that CCA does not have funding to pay for internships. Law students must secure their own funding from their law school or another source, or be willing to volunteer their time for an internship with the Center.