Los Angeles Unified has created a $1 million compassion fund to assist families affected by federal immigration raids. This fund aims to provide various forms of support, including transportation costs and court-related expenses. Superintendent Alberto Carvalho emphasized the fund's flexibility, stating that it would address specific challenges faced by families. The district employs around 300 staff members without citizenship, highlighting the importance of this initiative. Recent teacher union rallies have called for increased support for immigrant families, with Carvalho also mentioning the establishment of safe zones around campuses.
"We're talking about support systems for kids who may have to go into court or employees. Additional transportation costs that may go beyond our school buses, anything the family may need."
"We want to hear what the challenge is, what the difficulty is, and then use the fund to bring ease, comfort and viable solutions for these families."
"The district estimates that it employs at least 300 staff members who lack citizenship - all working legally with either Temporary Protected Status or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals."
"Carvalho's pledges - on top of measures already taken that include trying to establish safe zones around campuses - come as teachers-union members rallied last weekend demanding that the district do more to help immigrant families."
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