Entre Lineas is a study about the health and well-being of children of Latino immigrant families. We want to understand the impact that current immigration policies are having on the physical and mental/emotional health of U.S. citizen children of Latino immigrant parents. We believe data can drive policy and findings from studies like this may help develop future policies that are more supportive of immigrant families.
Why is this study important?
Today's anti-immigrant climate and policies are hurting Latino immigrant families. Increased immigration enforcement by the government is separating Latino family members both temporarily and permanently, causing fear and despair, and isolating this community. Of special concern is the health and well-being of the children and adolescents in Latino immigrant families. It is likely that these children are traumatized by the impact of immigration enforcement, especially the deportation of a caregiver. We believe it is very important to document these impacts to inform future, more humane immigration policies that help keep immigrant families together and safe.
How do we finance the Entre Lineas Study?
We received a grant (R21) from the National Institutes of Health to fund this study. This study is a collaborative effort lead by researchers at Drexel University, San Diego State University, University of Arizona and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. We also work closely with the US-Mexico Border Health Commission, Mexico section. Click on the button below for "Research Teams" to meet our investigators and staff.
The purpose of Entre Lineas/Between the Lines is to document and understand the impacts of parental separation because of deportation on the U.S. -citizen children left behind, including impacts on their physical, emotional and mental health, as well as on their behavior and school performance. Click on the button below labeled "Study Design" for more details!