Session 1, Workshop #2: 10:40am - 12: 10pm

Bridging The Gap: Legal and Emotional
Support for Immigrant Caregivers

Description: 
Caregivers play a critical role in providing support and care for individuals with diverse needs, including those who are immigrants. However, immigrant caregivers often face unique challenges related to legal and social factors that can impact their ability to provide effective care and access necessary resources. In this workshop, we will explore the intersection of caregiving and immigration, focusing on the specific challenges immigrant caregivers face and how to better support them in their essential roles. We will also explore available immigration options.

Moderator: Maureen Curtis, LMSW, MPH, Vice President, Safe Horizon, Criminal Justice Programs

Presenters:

  • Kate Roberts, Esq, Staff Attorney, Safe Horizon Immigration Law Project
  • Leardo Luis Lopez, Esq, Senior Supervising Attorney, Safe Horizon  Immigration Law Project 

Offering: CEU and CLE

Workshop Time: 90 mins (Webinar)