The Coalition of Advocates for Undocumented Students’ Education (C.A.U.S.E.) was founded December 26th of 2018. C.A.U.S.E. exists to support, empower, grow, educate, and bring together clubs representing students in the immigration spectrum within CPS high schools. C.A.U.S.E. unites and educates clubs representing these students, advocating for their rights regardless of legal status or cultural background.
A program by Office of School Counseling & Postsecondary Advising (OSCPA)
If college is in your post-graduation plans, know that you have access to different scholarships regardless of your documentation status.
What does it mean to be in the immigration spectrum and why "undocumented" no longer represents the community as a whole.
A comprehensive guide for students, staff and community members to better support the immigrant population in their spaces.
Stay updated on C.A.U.S.E. updates, past and upcoming events.
“Ever since I got involved with CAUSE, I feel like I have a purpose and not status get the better of me. My experience with CAUSE has been amazing I’m still looking forward in CAUSE, in learning more and expanding as a person. ”
We are actively looking for high school youth interested in joining C.A.U.S.E. regardless of their own immigration status.
“My first meeting at CAUSE was a big step for me, I was able to see people my age work together to improve our school system but also behaving like a big family. This environment really captivated me and I felt like I had a place in this community.”
While C.A.U.S.E. does not have “chapters”, we have created a comprehensive guide that explains how to start a student club that supports students in the immigration spectrum at the high school level. From who to reach out to how to create your own club logos, the guide hopes to ease the process. We understand that taking on the responsibility in starting a club and having access to information like this can be difficult and stressful. CAUSE would love to support you from the beginning of this process and beyond!
