This report notes immigration status, among other factors, as a significant part of a child???s welfare. This report cites that 20 percent of America???s children have either one or two immigrant parents. Children of immigrant parents are more likely to be in poor health, because many immigrant families are low-income and lack health insurance. Among the broad recommendations offered in this report for improving child welfare in the United States, the researchers suggest routinely collecting information on immigration history and status on federal surveys to better understand the context of children???s lives.
