Exploring the Experiences of Latinx Immigrant Families who are Undocumented during the COVID-19 Pandemic through an Ecosystemic Perspective

Latinx families in the United States who are undocumented face challenges that worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic and negatively impacted child development and well-being. The purposes of this paper are to present this community's experiences from an ecosystemic perspective and provide guidelines and implications for child welfare professionals. This paper urges child welfare professionals to develop models and initiatives that alleviate effects of barriers to access care and services experienced by this community.