Proving I Exist: Strategies for Assisting Youth in Obtaining Identification Documents

Laura Kolb, Jennifer Pokempner, ABA Children's Rights Litigation •

In today's world, identification is needed to move around, to access services and benefits, and to take advantage of all opportunities for education and employment. Identification is often needed to enter buildings, prove eligibility for public benefits and services, and enroll in school or get hired for a job.