Asian American Federation

Asian American Federation Begun in 1989, AAF is a nonprofit that empowers Asian New Yorkers and ensures their voices are heard.

08/18/2026

Immigration raids are increasing across New York City. Do you have a plan if you’re separated from your family? Do you know if your neighbors have a plan?

AAF has made a 5-step guide in eight different Asian languages to help families prepare for immigration emergencies. This resource walks you through what important documents you should have on hand, emergency information for yourself and children, how to find a loved one detained by ICE, and more.

Make a plan today and share this with family, friends, and neighbors to make sure they’re prepared too. View, download, and print our guide here: https://www.aafederation.org/immigration-resources/family-preparedness

08/06/2026

⛅ Our emotions are like the weather, and checking in with yourself is just as important as checking the forecast. When you’re feeling blue or downcast, know that you’re not alone.

Find a mental health provider who speaks your language and knows your culture through AAF’s mental health directory: mhd.aafederation.org

07/30/2026

Thank you Time Television for having us on your show last night! Jump to 27:28 to listen to our Director of Communications and Marketing Meera Venugopal discuss the new public charge rule, set to come into effect on September 18, 2026, and what it means for immigrants who are looking to apply for green cards.

Before you make any decisions about receiving public benefits, we urge everyone to consult a legal service provider. You can call the NYC Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs for free, confidential support at 800-354-0365, or call 311 and say "Immigration Legal". You can also call the New York State Office for New Americans Hotline at 800-566-7636.

What might ADHD look like in young preschool children? How can Asian parents identify those signs and advocate for their...
07/23/2026

What might ADHD look like in young preschool children? How can Asian parents identify those signs and advocate for their children?

🧡 Our new multilingual guide on the early signs of ADHD in children and teens is now available in English, Arabic, Bangla, Chinese, Korean, and Urdu!

🧠 Check out mentalhealth.aafederation.org for this and more resources in multiple Asian languages. Whether it’s starting a conversation about mental health with a loved one or delving deeper with a therapist, our Mental Health Hub is here to help.

The Trump administration expands public charge rule, putting the health and stability of immigrant families at risk. “Th...
07/20/2026

The Trump administration expands public charge rule, putting the health and stability of immigrant families at risk.

“The Trump administration is once again creating chaos by using immigration policy to punish working families. This cruel public charge policy will force families to choose between protecting their future in this country and caring for their children today.” — Catherine Chen, CEO of AAF.

🔗 Read the full statement through the link in our bio.

07/16/2026

Are you having trouble with your mental health? Do you know what the signs look like? How do you ask for support from a trusted adult?

🫂 Our new “Youth Mental Health Guide” resource is available in English and 5 other Asian languages, to help you recognize when difficult feelings start impacting your life and know what steps to take next.

🧠 Check out mentalhealth.aafederation.org for this and more resources in multiple Asian languages, including Arabic, Bengali, Simplified Chinese, Korean, and Urdu!

Remember, you are not alone. ❤️

Thank you to Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal Brad Hoylman-Sigal for inviting us to yesterday’s closing re...
07/10/2026

Thank you to Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal Brad Hoylman-Sigal for inviting us to yesterday’s closing reception of the exhibit, Faces of Change: Chinatown Photographs from the Museum of Chinese in America Archives. The photographs capture daily routines, the every day challenges of family life, Chinatown’s streetscapes from 50 years ago. There are processions and intimate family moments, immigrant life in all its quotidian and eventful rhythms.

Thank you also to Deputy Manhattan Borough President Miesha Smith for making us feel so welcome. It was wonderful to also meet Michael Lee, President of Museum of Chinese in America, and photographers Bud Glick and Alan Chin and hear the stories behind the photographs.

AAF applauds the New York City Fiscal Year 2027 Budget’s critical investments in priorities we’ve championed, including ...
07/02/2026

AAF applauds the New York City Fiscal Year 2027 Budget’s critical investments in priorities we’ve championed, including language access, support for nonprofit capacity building, and immigration legal services. However, AAF and the Rapid Immigration Support and Empowerment Network remain concerned that current investments do not match the scale of need and continue to urge sustained funding for culturally and linguistically responsive immigrant services for AAPI New Yorkers.

🔗 Read our full statement through the link in our bio.

Today’s Supreme Court ruling affirms what we at AAF have always known to be true: birthright citizenship is enshrined in...
06/30/2026

Today’s Supreme Court ruling affirms what we at AAF have always known to be true: birthright citizenship is enshrined in the Constitution and attacks on it are attacks on the right of every American to belong.

Asian Americans have been at the forefront of this fight since the beginning and we are grateful to the many organizations that have fought tirelessly to protect birthright citizenship and the democratic principles our country was founded on.

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