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Carlos

Carlos is building a future filled with hope.

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Karina

Beauty Pageant Participant and NYC High School Graduate

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Nilda

Featured in the "While They Wait" Campaign

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Digna

Children's Defense Fund Beat The Odds Awardee

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Miguel

Aspiring Sports Journalist

Anonymous Stories

"Edgar had lost his job when the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, resulting in a shortage of necessities. Terra Firma helped Edgar  obtain a work permit and secure food and medical services. Edgar was eventually able to find a job and sign up for classes, hoping to obtain a GED and attend college.

*Edgar, 20

New York City

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*Jorge was referred to Terra Firma by his attorney, where he received therapy and discussed the violence he had experienced in his home country, Guatemala. Jorge attended Terra Firma's college workshop series and eventually was able to pass his high school-equivalency program. He is considering going to college and continues to receive care from Terra Firma.

*Jorge, 17

New York City

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*All names and ages have been changed to preserve anonymity

Terra Firma is the original direct service program, providing integrated medical, mental health, and legal services to immigrant children and families through the Terra Firma Model in Bronx, New York.

Terra Firma National is a separate nonprofit organization dedicated to replicating and advancing the Terra Firma Model across the country.

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Terra Firma

853 Longwood Ave

Bronx, NY 10459
terrafirma@montefiore.org

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Terra Firma National

121 6th Ave, 6TH FL,

New York, NY 10013

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