Bridging Community Resources
MACHW is committed to supporting the health and well-being of all communities across Massachusetts. Below you will find trusted and vetted resources organized by topic to help individuals and families navigate legal services, emergency planning, education rights, worker protections, and more.
Disclaimer: MACHW is not a legal services provider. This page is for informational purposes only.
Legal Assistance and Advocacy
Free or Low-Cost Legal Services:
- MIRA Coalition
- Greater Boston Legal Services
- De Novo Center for Justice and Healing
- TRII: The Right to Immigration Institute
- Catholic Charities of Boston
- International Institute of New England
- Project Citizenship
- Jewish Family & Children Services
- Harvard Law Immigration & Refugee Clinic
- Mabel Center for Immigrant Justice
- Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)
- Political Asylum / Immigration Representation Project (PAIR)
- ImmigrationHelp.org
- Massachusetts Immigrant Collaborative
- Agencia Alpha
- Free Immigration Consultations (Boston)
- Women’s Refugee Coalition
Referral Directories:
City-Level Services:
Know Your Rights & Emergency Preparedness
Know Your Rights Materials:
- MA Attorney General’s Office Rights Center
- ICE National Detainee Handbook
- Red Cards (Immigrant Legal Resource Center)
- National Immigration Law Center Guides
Emergency Planning:
- Family Preparedness Plans (ILRC)
- Emergency Preparedness (Immigrant Defense Project)
- Medical, Childcare & Financial Planning Resources (Watch CDC)
- Privacy Waiver Forms (Sen. Warren’s Office)
Education Rights and School Resources
K-12 Student Rights:
- AG Advisory: Equal access to education regardless of status
- Immigrant Students’ Right to Attend School
- MA DESE: Guidance for Schools and Families
- Multilingual School Enrollment Guides
- Anti-Discrimination in Schools (Title IV, VI, Equal Opportunities Act)
- Support for Afghan, Refugee, and Newcomer Students
Higher Education:
School-Based Planning Materials:
- Family safety plans for school-age children
- ICE enforcement protocols for schools
- Anti-bullying & anti-discrimination resources
Workers’ Rights and Labor Protections
Your Rights as a Worker in MA:
- Fair Labor Division, MA Attorney General
- Right to minimum wage, overtime, and safe work conditions
- Protection from harassment or retaliation
Multilingual Worker Resources:
Community and Wraparound Support
Community-Based Organizations:
- Boston Immigration Justice Accompaniment Network (BIJAN)
- Refugee and Immigrant Assistance Center (RIAC)
- Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement
- International Institute of New England
Support Services:
- Housing, transportation, food, and childcare for released detainees
- Court accompaniment and ICE check-in support
- Letters of community support for legal proceedings
Need Help Navigating These Resources?
If you need support finding the right resource or navigating a challenging situation, please reach out to MACHW through our contact page or email [email protected]. We are here to support you.
Last Updated: April 16, 2025
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