Immigration Center for Women & Children

The Immigration Center for Women and Children (ICWC) is a non-profit organization based in San Francisco, California, dedicated to providing free and affordable immigration services to underrepresented immigrants in California and Nevada. The center focuses on assisting children who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected, as well as immigrants who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violent crimes.

ICWC is committed to helping individuals obtain legal status through special routes created by laws such as the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act (VTVPA), and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS). The center also provides support for those seeking asylum due to persecution in their home countries.

In addition to legal services, ICWC offers legal orientations for custodians of Unaccompanied Children released from ORR custody, and operates the Immigration Court Helpdesk (ICH) to provide court-based legal education for non-detained noncitizens in immigration court proceedings. The center's interdisciplinary approach involves partnering social workers and case managers with the legal team to assist unaccompanied youth who have fled abuse and persecution.

Located at 1254 Market Street, ICWC is a vital resource for immigrants in need of legal support and advocacy in navigating the complex immigration system.