Family Separation Response
Together & Free was one of the first organizations to swiftly take action by locating families, advocating for their release from detention and facilitating reunification.
What started as helping a couple hundred separated families in the Rio Grande Valley has bloomed into an effort that has helped over a thousand families.
As a critical partner in developing the Taskforce’s Family Reunification Program, we have participated in the reunification of hundreds of families who need access to flights, housing, food, legal assistance and case management services.
If you are a family in need or represent a separated family in need please email info@togetherandfree.org for the following support:
Legal Screenings: We provide legal screenings to unrepresented separated families who need help finding a lawyer for their asylum case
Limited Representation: We provide services that do not necessitate full representation including help with work permits, parole, motions to reopen cases and administrative closure
Mental Health Services: Our partner, Seneca Family of Agencies, coordinates free mental health services to separated families. Please contact them at info@todopormifamilia.org to make a referral.
Case Management Services: We offer direct support or help find local partners to support with basic needs like furnishings, clothing, food, school enrollment and signing up for healthcare
Housing Assistance: In certain circumstances, we coordinate short term emergency housing assistance and are preparing to help families access emergency rental coverage.