Friday, February 8, 2008

Immigrant Families: Striving to Stay Together

February 12 - 7-9pm at the Monroe County Public Library (303 E Kirkwood)

The current immigration system and intensified immigration enforcement have caused the separation of family members, economic hardships, and traumatic experiences among the immigrant communities. Join us for a panel discussion on the historical, legal and social challenges and barriers faced by Latino immigrant families in the US. Panelist: Becky Perez, bilingual therapist, Catholic Charities Bloomington Christie Popp, Attorney, Immigration & Naturalization Law Marsha McCarty, Director, Catholic Charities Bloomington Free and open to the public. Interpreters available. Sponsored by El Centro Comunal Latino and IU La Casa (Latino Cultural Center). Questions? Please email elcentro@elcentrocomunal.org or lacasa@indiana.edu

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