If you are seeking to understand your rights under immigration law, or access helpful resources, please view information about local, state, or national agencies that may assist you. These organizations are not affiliated with the Worcester Public Schools.

WPS Family and Community Engagement

WPS: Information Regarding Student Immigration Status

After School Care

Community Resource Guide

Food Pantries

LGBTQIA+ Resources

Out Of School Time Resource Map (City of Worcester)

WCCC Family Resource Guide (English)

WCCC Family Resource Guide (Spanish)

Emergency Planning Fact Sheet for Parents or Guardians with Uncertain Immigration Status

Emergency Planning Guide for Parents with Uncertain Immigration Status

The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition is the largest organization in New England assisting immigrants and refugees. Information in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, and additional languages

• Know Your Rights Handouts

• Know Your Rights Wallet Cards

• Know Your Rights Recorded Presentations

• Family Preparedness Information

• Information on Immigration Scams

Information and resources hosted by various governmental state agencies.

• Emergency Planning Guide for Immigrant Families

• Immigration Resources

• Immigration Legal Support

• Civil Rights

• Workers' Rights

• Education Rights

• Protections for Immigrant Communities

• Massachusetts Law About Immigration

• Office of Refugees and Immigrants

• Information for Schools on ICE requests for access of information (AG's Office); Updated Guidance Issued 1/24/25

The Office of New Americans at Friendly House is a community partner of the City of Worcester to support newly arrived Worcester residents.

• Information on Legal Services

• Clothing

• Food

• Employment

• Healthcare

• Housing

• Know Your Rights: If You Are Questioned About Your Immigration Status

• Immigration Rights and Law Enforcement

• Notario Fraud

• Planning For A Family Emergency

• Know Your Rights: What To Do If You Are Arrested or Detained by Immigration
  

• Know Your Rights: Expedited Removal Expansion