Resource Guide:

https://www.readynowapp.org/

Human Rights First’s Innovation Lab has launched ReadyNow!, a free and secure mobile app designed to help immigrants prepare for possible detention and act quickly in moments of crisis.

Key features of the app include:

One-click emergency alerts via SMS to pre-selected contacts
Personalized emergency plans for childcare, medical needs, legal support, and more
Option to share key info with National Immigration Legal Response Alliance (NILRA) if faced with arrest, a national network of pro bono immigration attorneys.
Currently available in 6 languages: English, Spanish, Korean, Mandarin, Haitian Kreyol, and French

ReadyNow!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.innovationlab.alertbuttonexpo&pcampaignid=web_share

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/readynow/id6744073026?platform=iphone

🗺️ Emergency Family Plan | Plan Familiar de Emergencia

https://immigrantjustice.org/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/plan-ahead-protect-your-family-event-deportation/

A guide for parents in Illinois who are undocumented | Loyola University Chicago School of Law (Updated May 2025)

https://immigrantjustice.org/es/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/plan-ahead-protect-your-family-event-deportation/

Una guía para los padres indocumentados en Illinois | Loyola University Chicago School of Law (Actualizado Mayo 2025)

From Immigrant Justice at **The Resurrection Project:**

1B. Family Emergency Plan ENG.pdf

Tips for creating an emergency plan for your family from The Resurrection Project:

Choose emergency caregivers and talk to them.
Memorize your emergency contact phone number(s) [and save to your phone].
Update your child’s pickup permissions with their school.
Document medical conditions and medications.
Ensure children have passports.
No court involvement is required for short-term guardianship (up to 365 days).
- Can be signed by parent and guardian with two witnesses
- Revocable at any time by parent
- For more information on short term guardianship visit **Illinois Legal Aid Online.**

📂 Emergency Binder:

Download, print and fill out “Emergency Family Plan” document
Include IDs, certificates, legal documents, medical records
Include your immigration attorney information
Separate sections for each family member
Keep documents in a safe, accessible location
Share location with your emergency contact

Preparado por Immigrant Justice at **The Resurrection Project:**

2B. Family Emergency Plan SPN.pdf

Elija cuidadores de urgencia y hable con ellos.
Memorice su número de teléfono de contacto en caso de emergencia.
Actualice los permisos para recoger a su hijo/a en el colegio.
Documentar las afecciones médicas y los medicamentos.
Asegurarse de que los niños tengan pasaporte.
No se requiere intervención judicial para la tutela de corta duración (hasta 365 días)
- Puede ser firmado por los padres y el tutor con dos testigos
- Revocable en cualquier momento por los padres
- Para obtener más información sobre la tutela a corto plazo, visite **Illinois Legal Aid Online.**
📂 Carpeta De Emergencia
- Descargue, imprima y rellene el documento "Plan familiar de emergencia"
- Incluya documentos de identidad, certificados, documentos legales, historiales médicos
- Incluya los datos de su abogado de inmigración
- Secciones separadas para cada miembro de la familia
- Guarde los documentos en un lugar seguro y accesible
- Comparta la ubicación con tu contacto de emergencia