DREAMers and UndocuALLY

Foothill College UndocuDREAMERs

Foothill College’s UndocuDREAMERs program is a cornerstone of support for our undocumented students and their families. We serve as a safe, inclusive space that provides resources, advocacy, and community.

This program is vital to our mission of fostering equity and opportunity, ensuring that all students, regardless of immigration status, have access to the tools and support they need to succeed. Dreamers enrich our campus with their resilience, talent, and diverse perspectives, and through allyship, we stand united in creating an environment where they can thrive.

What We Offer

Foothill College UndocuDREAMERs provides a variety of resources and services designed to support undocumented students, including:

Confidential Support: Personalized assistance with navigating college processes, financial aid, and legal resources.

Free Immigration Legal Services: Foothill College is offering free, in-house immigration legal services! These services are offered in partnership with the Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) and the Foundation for California Community Colleges (FCCC).

Financial Resources: Guidance on accessing scholarships, grants, and emergency funds available to undocumented students.

Academic Advising: We can connect you to one of our counselors who understands the unique challenges faced by undocumented students.

Mental Health Services: Access to culturally responsive mental health counseling to support emotional well-being.

Know Your Rights Resources: Resources and Information to empower students and their families with critical legal knowledge.

Ally Training: Programs to educate staff, faculty, and peers on how to be effective allies to undocumented students.

Mission

We aim to provide a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for undocumented students and their families at Foothill College. We aim to promote educational equity, foster community, and advocate for policies and practices that support the success and well-being of our undocumented and mixed-status community. Through resources, personalized guidance, and allyship, we strive to create opportunities for Dreamers to thrive holistically, academically, professionally, and personally.

Vision

We envision a campus where every undocumented student feels valued, supported, and equipped to achieve their full potential. By fostering a culture of inclusivity, awareness, and allyship, we aspire to be a beacon of hope and opportunity, inspiring students to lead with courage, resilience, and pride in their journeys.

California Attorney General – Know Your Educational Rights

The California Attorney General has published official guidance for students and families regarding immigration enforcement at California schools.

Immigration-Enforcement Actions at California Schools:
Know Your Educational Rights

This guide explains:

Student and family rights related to immigration enforcement
Limits on immigration enforcement access to schools
Protections for student records and privacy
What schools are required to do under California law

The guide is available in multiple languages and is provided by the California Department of Justice.

👉 View the California Attorney General’s “Know Your Educational Rights” guide here:

The full "Know Your Immigration Rights" consumer alert is available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Armenian, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.

What To Do if ICE Agents Are on Campus

Posters have been placed around the college to help ensure that students and employees know what to do in the unlikely event that immigration agents come to the Foothill campus.

U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE)
ON CAMPUS PROTOCOL

1. USE NON-CONSENT LANGUAGE
If approached by immigration officers, you may state clearly:
“I do not consent to your entry.”
“I am not authorized to assist you.”
“I am not authorized to share this information.”

Do not provide additional information or documents.

2. DOCUMENT THE ENCOUNTER
If you witness or experience an immigration enforcement action on campus, and it is safe to do so:
• Use your phone to record video, take photos, or write notes.
• Document date, time, location, officer names, badge numbers, and details of the interaction.

3. NOTIFY IMMEDIATELY
Contact the President’s Office 650.949.7201
You may direct officers to the President’s Office for assistance, verification, and coordination.

4. DO NOT INTERFERE
Do not obstruct, block, or physically intervene with law enforcement.
Remain calm, observe from a safe distance, and focus on documenting and reporting.

Get Involved

For Students: Join our supportive community! Connect with peers, attend workshops, and access vital resources to help you succeed.

For Allies: Become a UndocuAlly! Participate in our allyship trainings and attend our quarterly meetings to learn how to actively support undocumented students and advocate for equity on campus.

Reaffirming Support for Undocumented Students

Foothill-De Anza Declared a Sanctuary District

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District was declared a sanctuary district by the Board of Trustees on April 7, 2025, in an action that reaffirms the longstanding commitment by the district and both De Anza and Foothill colleges to serve and educate ALL students. (Read the full resolution.)

As the resolution states:

Designating Foothill-De Anza Community College District a sanctuary district sends a powerful message of support to students, employees and community members that the district is an institution they can trust to make every effort to provide safe spaces to learn and work within the limits of applicable laws, including by providing training to staff and adopting procedures so that any immigration officers attempting to enter nonpublic spaces of campus are asked to identify the legal authority to do so (e.g., valid judicial warrant or emergency circumstances) …

The resolution goes on to say the district will not cooperate with any effort to create a registry of individuals based on legally protected characteristics – such as religion, national origin, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity – and that the district will not release identifiable student or employee information without a court order or as required by law.

Contact Us

We are here to support you. Visit us at the BIPOC Center (Building 2100/Room, 2149) or contact Pauline Brown at brownpauline@fhda.edu or 650.949.7326.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR DISTRICT AND COLLEGE'S ACTIONS HERE