Immigration Resources
At Zion-Benton Township High School District 126, we know that recent changes in immigration policies across the country may have caused concern or uncertainty for some families. Please know — your children are safe, valued, and welcome here.
Our schools are places of learning and belonging for all students, regardless of background or circumstance. We do not collect or share information about citizenship or immigration status. Student records are protected by strict privacy laws, and we will never release information to outside agencies without a legal order.
Families are always our first point of contact, and we encourage you to keep your contact information current so we can reach you quickly in case of an emergency.
As laws and policies evolve, our commitment remains the same: to protect, support, and stand beside every student and family with care, compassion, and Zee-Bee Pride.
For general resources, the Illinois Department of Human Services provides a variety of services for immigrants, regardless of status.
- Illinois Welcoming Centers: State-funded centers that offer a wide range of free support services to immigrants and refugees, regardless of status, including case management and referrals to social services.
- Welcoming Immigrants and Refugees
Legal and Legal Aid
- North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic: Offers free immigration legal services to residents of Lake County.
- Mano a Mano Family Resource Center: Provides legal assistance and referrals. Also, the Tanda Community Fund: Administered by Mano a Mano, provides emergency assistance for food, medication, and transportation for families in crisis, including new arrivals
- Centro Romero: Offers legal help and some financial assistance.
- National Immigration Law Center: Provides legal information and resources.
- Office of the Illinois Attorney General: Offers "Know Your Rights" cards help individuals understand their rights when approached by law enforcement or immigration authorities.
Education and Employment
- For students, the College of Lake County provides support through its Undocumented Student Resource Advisor.
- Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights: Maintains a consolidated list of scholarships and resources available to students regardless of immigration status.
Family Resource GuideResource guide for families from the Office of Immigrant, Migrant, and Refugee Rights (IMRR).