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Supporting All Students

MANTÉNGASE Informado / Stay Informed

Para conocer las últimas noticias sobre inmigración en español consulte:  /  For the latest news on immigration in Spanish, visit:
 
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MESD is committed to providing a welcoming environment for all students and families, regardless of immigration status. To assist families who may need additional information or support, we've provided links to trusted organizations and culturally specific resources below.

Community-Based Organizations

  • Catholic Charities: Provides services for housing transition, financial wellness, immigration, and legal services.
    Phone: 503-231-4327
     
  • Catholic Legal Immigration Network: Promotes the dignity and protects the rights of immigrants. Provides updated information about the U.S. immigration program.
    Phone: 301-565-4800
     
  • Latino Network - Provides community resources, including a referral list for immigration attorneys and the Protect Family/Proteja a Su Familia guide.
    Phone: 503-283-6881
     
  • Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition (PIRC) - 
    PIRC Hotline: 1-888-622-1510
     
  • Lutheran Community Services Northwest - This organization helps refugees and immigrants access resources and learn new skills to transition successfully to their communities.
    Phone: 503-924-2448
     
  • Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) - Based in Portland, IRCO supports immigrants, refugees, and community members.
     
  • DHS Oregon Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement - Oregon's Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement (OIRA) advocates for immigrant and refugee populations across the state. The Oregon Legislature established OIRA in 2021 through Senate Bill 778. OIRA was first located in the Governor’s Office and moved to the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) in 2022.
     
  • Pacific Refugee Support Group - This group is focused on re-empowering refugees, asylum seekers, and newcomers to the community through a trauma-informed care, culturally responsive, and human-centered approach.
     
  • Oregon Law Help - This website is a joint project between the Oregon State Bar, Oregon's state court system, legal aid organizations, and other nonprofit legal providers in Oregon.

Immigration Related Information

Culturally Specific Support Organizations

 

 

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Know Your Rights

Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution. Learn more about your rights.

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FAMILY RESOURCES

 A collection of local services and supports to assist you in various aspects of life. 

FAMILY RESOURCEs

Disclaimer: Multnomah Education Service District does not sponsor or endorse the activities and/or information developed by third parties. MESD has not vetted the information; it is provided for your convenience and review.