B1C Featured in CT Mirror: New Hurdles to Legal Status for Connecticut Immigrant Children
B1C Director of Legal Services Meghann LaFountain shares how new court and federal hurdles are affecting young people seeking legal protection in Connecticut.
CT Mirror reporter Sasha Allen takes a close look at the growing obstacles facing Connecticut’s immigrant children who seek Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, a form of legal protection for young people who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected. B1C’s Director of Legal Services, Meghann LaFountain, shares what our attorneys see every day: a process that is emotionally draining for young people who have already survived trauma, and one that has become harder and more frightening to navigate. As families face greater uncertainty, B1C remains committed to providing free, expert legal support and standing beside the children and young adults who need it most.
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Building One Community (also known as B1C) is a nonprofit organization established in 2011 that provides a comprehensive resource center for immigrants in the greater Stamford area. The mission of Building One Community is to advance the successful integration of immigrants and their families. Since its inception, the organization has served over 22,500 immigrants from 133 countries. B1C provides free services that educate, employ, empower, and engage immigrants and the broader community. Programs offered include English language learning, family services, academic enrichment, immigration legal services, and workforce development programs. Community volunteers, donors, and partnerships are an essential component of the growth of Building One Community. For more information, please visit www.B1C.org.