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Please use the Table of Contents on the left side to find what you need. If you have any questions or need assistance accessing any of these resources please reach out to your school's family support coordinator or social workers. The Family Support Coordinator contact information is at the bottom of the page.

Dear FPS Community:

As we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we do so during a moment when many in our community may be carrying fear, uncertainty, and emotional weight due to recent immigration issues.

For some families, this moment feels personal, unsettling, and exhausting. Please know that you are not alone. Dr. King reminded us that “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” His legacy calls us not only to reflect, but to act with courage, compassion, and commitment to one another.

Framingham Public Schools is a community built on care, connection, and belonging. Our schools are meant to be safe, supportive spaces where every child is welcomed, valued, and able to learn without fear. That commitment does not waver, especially during times of uncertainty.

To our families and staff who are impacted or feeling vulnerable: you matter. Your presence, culture, language, and contributions are an essential part of who we are as a district. We continue to affirm our responsibility to stand with our students and families, to protect dignity, and to ensure our schools remain places of stability, humanity, and hope.

On this day of remembrance and service, we remain committed to building a community where everyone belongs. We will continue to show up, to listen, and to support one another in ways that honor the humanity of every person we serve, today and every day.

Very truly yours,

Bob Tremblay

• Haitian Temporary Protective Status (TPS) program ends on Feb 3rd, 2026 as things currently stand (1 million people nation-wide, 50,000 people in Massachusetts)
• Haitian TPS holders will lose work authorization on February 3rd if no other decision is announced by the federal government
• Some company's Human Resource departments are firing people prior to February 3rd (technically illegal)
• If a Haitian TPS employee gets a termination letter prior to February 3rd, The Massachusetts Attorney General’s office, if contacted directly, will make personal calls to that employer holding them accountable to the discriminatory act of preemptively terminating an employee because of this pending change to their work authorization status
• ICE has already required Medicaid/ Medicare lists of identified Haitian TPS (Temporary Protective Status) holders and have possession of personal info for these patients

“Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States,” which takes effect on January 1, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), the United States is fully or partially suspending entry for and visa issuance to nationals of 39 countries, and individuals applying using travel documents issued or endorsed by the Palestinian Authority. Included in the order is the continuation and augmentation of the suspension on entry of nationals from 19 countries imposed by Presidential Proclamation 10949. Presidential Proclamation 10949 remains in full effect until it is modified by the restrictions of Presidential Proclamation 10998. We are protecting our nation and its citizens by using rigorous, security-focused screening and vetting procedures to ensure that individuals approved for a visa do not endanger national security or public safety. 

Know your Rights flyers are a great resource to inform families about rights and to have near you in at home or out in the community.

English - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mv0MBqylsB2OMXH9s31MTxXJ3iohZTM9/view

Portuguese - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YX-GRep-nGrc6KsbZkOlbqwcaqszPOvW/view

Spanish - https://drive.google.com/file/d/11csAQNFUbOn2aw0e6tPTqWmExegX6yde/view

Haitian Creole - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ltdggYOvV5-5N4mOHDejmgFEt7IAhsn2/view

Every family regardless of immigration status should consider making a family preparedness plan in case of emergency. Family preparedness plans are a collection of documents and important information about family member’s medical history, childcare preferences, social security numbers, financial matters, and more. 

A preparedness plan also outlines immediate and longer-term actions to be taken if a member of the family is detained or otherwise at risk. Compiling this plan ahead of time will reduce stress and result in better outcomes for your family.

Keep the documents you have collected and copied in a physical binder and/or an electronic folder that is then shared with others in the family.

Down below are translated versions of a Family Preparedness Plan you can fill out, feel free to ask a Community Partner or Family Support Coordinator to help you fill one out! We suggest parents and guardians to skim through these and consider implementing at least a few of the plans.

LUCE is a coalition of immigrant-led, grassroots organizations who build people power for everyone across Massachusetts. 

They move grounded in our principles of justice and equity, with a deep commitment to keeping all of our communities safe through grassroots organizing, information sharing, and mutual aid. 

Utilizing their LUCE Defense Hotline they verify the presence of ICE, support you in exercising your rights and share verified information to protect the community.

JFS is developing innovative, integrated resources that address the social, emotional, and financial needs of immigrants, refugees, and asylees, giving them the tools they need to succeed.

Services include:

• Family assistance, including:
  • Enhanced, intensive case management
  • information/referral
  • Distributions of food, personal care items, school supplies and other basic needs
  • Seasonal/emergency clothing and other support through the JFS/FPS Resource Room/Children’s Clothing Closet
  • Emergency financial assistance
  • Employment assistance
  • Citizenship application support, American acculturation, and civic integration programs
  • Refugee Resettlement Support

Metrowest Worker Center (Also known as CASA) is an immigrant worker-led organization based in the MetroWest area of Greater Boston, Massachusetts, which organizes to defend and expand the labor, civil, and human rights of all workers.

The immigrant worker community also faces a number of additional challenges, particularly in the initial period integrating into Massachusetts. Recently-arrived families and individuals come to us for assistance with a number of basic orientation services including:

• Assistance registering kids in the local school system
• Applications for MassHealth Insurance program(s)
• Application Process for Mass state ID or Driver's License
• Orientation around Immigration-related matters, connections with legal aid consultations etc.
• Know-your-rights related to workplace treatment, benefits, and compensation
• Basic education around tenants' rights

📞 (508) - 532 - 0575

📧 casa@mwc-casa.org

WhatsApp: (617) - 818 - 2566