Lawndale Unified staff outlined a set of multilingual resources and practical steps for families concerned about immigration enforcement and family separation.

Tracy Pruilia, who introduced herself as an assistant superintendent overseeing projects and resources, said the district maintains an online “immigration resources” page with presentations, flyers and contact numbers in multiple languages. She said the materials — also distributed via ParentSquare and available in print on request — include information about parents’ rights, local legal aid organizations and steps to take if a caregiver is detained.

Why it matters: staff emphasized that families need clear plans so children have authorized caregivers if a parent is detained. Presenters described a caregiver affidavit (sometimes called a statement of caregiver authorization) that parents can complete and file with the school so another adult can pick up and care for a child if the parent is unavailable.

Presenters said the district is circulating flyers from a local legal aid foundation and a vetted list of legal service providers that families can contact for help with immigration questions — for example, about green cards, naturalization or legal representation. A phone number on the materials was identified as a contact line parents can call to alert the community if they observe immigration enforcement activity.

Tracy Pruilia told parents the district does not ask about students’ immigration status and will not release students’ private information to callers without appropriate legal process. “When you bring your child to school, your child is safe here,” she said. Pruilia added that families should keep emergency contact information up to date and consider naming an out‑of‑area contact as an alternate emergency designee.

Presenters recommended community support actions such as volunteering as short‑term caregivers and distributing flyers to neighbors. They said printed copies of the district’s materials are available through school community liaisons and the district office.