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Thousands of unaccompanied migrant children could lose their lawyers as the Trump administration lets its legal aid contract expire on July 31, forcing kids to face immigration courts alone. abcnews.com/US/thousands...

Thousands of unaccompanied migrant children could lose legal representation this weekThousands of unaccompanied migrant children could lose legal representation as soon as Friday, advocates and immigration lawyers tell ABC News.abcnews.com

Thank you Time Television for having us on the show last night to talk about changes to the public charge rule and the impact on immigrant New Yorkers. Before making any decisions about receiving public benefits, we strongly urge everyone to consult a legal service provider.

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What might ADHD look like in children? How can Asian parents identify those signs & advocate for their kids? Our new multilingual guide on the early signs of ADHD in toddlers to teens is now available in English, Arabic, Bangla, Chinese, Korean, and Urdu! 🧡Check it out: mentalhealth.aafederation.org

While AAF applauds critical investments in the FY27 City Budget, we and the RISE Network remain concerned that current investments do not match the scale of need and continue to urge sustained funding for immigrant services for AAPI New Yorkers. Full statement: www.aafederation.org/aaf-statemen...

Today’s Supreme Court ruling affirms what we at AAF have always known to be true: birthright citizenship is enshrined in the Constitution and attacks on it are attacks on the right of every American to belong.

Thank you so much to all of our members who joined us for AAF’s annual member convening last Wednesday! We were so grateful for your presence, feedback, and insight as we build out better systems to serve our members and ultimately to serve Asian New Yorkers.

Who can care for your kids, what medications your spouse needs, how to find a loved one in detention—every immigrant family needs a plan for if they're separated. Our family preparedness guide is now available in EIGHT Asian languages: www.aafederation.org/immigration-...

From releasing people in detention to reuniting families to ensuring healthcare access, RISE Network partners are providing vital legal services for NY's Asian immigrants. @council.nyc.gov #FundRISENow at $3.5M for our communities! Read at @documentedny.bsky.social: documentedny.com/2026/06/25/n...

Amid Rising Arrests of Asian Immigrants, Advocates Push $3.5M for Legal Services as Budget Deadline NearsAdvocates and elected officials say RISE — a legal safety net designed to support Asian immigrants — is under growing strain.documentedny.com

Who was Margaret Jessie Chung? How did she choose her own path and live authentically to herself in a time of discrimination against women, Chinese immigrants, and gay people?

Today is Election Day! Make sure you're informed before you head to the polls by checking out Ballot Builder—nonpartisan information for NYC elections now available in 11 different languages! aaf.branch.vote

New op-ed in @cityandstateny.bsky.social by AAF and COPO urging @council.nyc.gov to fund the RISE Network so that Asian New Yorkers get the legal services they need to keep their families together and fight for the life they built here. #FundRISENow www.cityandstateny.com/nyn-media/20...

Opinion: Asian immigrant communities need to be protected, tooNew York City has an obligation to support Asian-serving legal services organizationswww.cityandstateny.com

Today, AAF honors Juneteenth—the day in 1865 when all slaves finally gained their hard-fought freedom. As the struggle for true racial justice continues, we stand firm with Black New Yorkers against anti-Blackness and systemic racism and towards equality for all.

Do you know what to do to help a loved one during a mental health crisis? Would you know what to say in another language? We hope this resource, available in 9 different Asian languages, can offer guidance and support in otherwise stressful situations. mentalhealth.aafederation.org/post/how-to-...

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This morning we presented at @rockefellerinst.bsky.social's IIIrp conference on our insights from incubating United in Speech NY Co-op, the nation's first co-op for pan-Asian language interpreters! This co-op is building not just language justice but also economic opportunity for its members.

Last night we held an appreciation dinner for our PATH partners and their incredible Community Companion volunteers! These community members have been helping make their neighborhoods safer and more connected, and we were honored to celebrate their time and dedication. Thank you!

What does depression look like? Could you talk to a loved one about depression in their language? Our "Identifying Depression" resource is now available in 9 Asian languages, helping start more conversations about mental health with the people we love. mentalhealth.aafederation.org/post/identif...

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AAF will be participating in a panel this Thursday at @rockefellerinst.bsky.social's IIIRP 2026 conference! We'll be in the Workforce & Economic Security breakout session, sharing lessons from launching the nation's first pan-Asian language interpreter co-op. Register at rockinst.org/rig-events/2...

Eliminating Conditions of Vulnerability for Foreign-Born New Yorkers at the Intersections of Minoritized Social Identities | Rockefeller Institute of GovernmentThis timely conference from the Institute on Immigrant Integration Research and Policy explores how overlapping systems of power shape the lived experiences of foreign-born New Yorkers and what instit...rockinst.org

Just in time for early voting tomorrow, Ballot Builder is now in Spanish and Vietnamese! Learn who's on your NYC ballot and get informed on local issues in 11 different languages at aaf.branch.vote! Early voting runs from June 13-21, and Election Day is Tuesday, June 23 🗳️

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We rallied yesterday with our RISE partners to urge @council.nyc.gov to fully fund the #RISENetwork. Thank you to all the council members who took the time to hear how RISE funding has helped 2220+ Asian New Yorkers and why it's so essential to support this initiative!

We recently wrapped up the 9th year of our Leaders in Training (LIT) program with another excellent cohort! Thank you to all the nonprofit professionals who joined us, our Community Resource Exchange facilitator Lan To, and @council.nyc.gov for supporting this program!