Children in Immigrant Families: Key Facts on Health Coverage and Care Authors: Drishti Pillai, Akash Pillai, and Samantha Artiga Published: May 19, 2026

https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/children-of-immigrants-key-facts-on-health-coverage-and-care/ One in four children aged 18 and under living in the U.S. has at least one immigrant parent. Policies undertaken by the Trump administration and Congress aimed at restricting access to health coverage and care for immigrants as well as the significant increase in immigration enforcement activities could have significant implications for the health and well-being of these children, the vast majority of whom are citizens.