In the event a friend or family member has been detained by ICE, you need to know how to determine which facility they are being detained at.

If your family member calls you after being booked into ICE detention be SURE to get their A number (Alien Registration Number) from them as it will be needed to track their location and case.

Tacoma Detention Center

After being detained/held/processed locally, ICE initially transfers most detainees to the ICE Processing Center in Tacoma, WA.

Northwest Immigration Rights Project (NWIRP) has a greats Guides to the Tacoma Detention Center:

For Detained Individuals – in English and Español
For Family & Friends – in English and Español

– If you or a loved one is detained at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, please contact NWIRP at 253.383.0519 or 877.814.6444 (Toll Free).
– Si usted o un ser querido es detenidx en el Centro de Detención de Tacoma, llame a NWIRP al 253.383.0519 o 877.814.6444 (llamada gratis).

Detainees that are in the Tacoma Detention Center can call 2279# from the internal phone system and it will connect to Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP). They need to state their A-number, name, and birthdate and request a visit from an attorney to go over their case.

Los detenidos en el Centro de Detención de Tacoma pueden llamar al 2279# desde el sistema telefónico interno y se conectarán con el Proyecto de Derechos de los Inmigrantes del Noroeste (NWIRP). Deben indicar su número de identificación, nombre y fecha de nacimiento, y solicitar la visita de un abogado para revisar su caso.

Clothing

Cómo solicitar dejar una bolsa con ropa para un familiar detenido antes de su deportación / Request to drop off a suitcase of clothing for a detained family member prior to deportation    –  Learn more / Aprender más

Tracking through ICE

Use ICE’s Online Detainee Locator System to find an adult who is in immigration custody. The online form will request the Alien Number (A#) as well as the country of birth. If you do not have the A#, you can enter the individual’s Name, Country of Birth, and Birth date, but having the A# will yield better search results.  Also, the system does not give information for people under 18 years of age.

This Locator will show that a former detainee is “Not in Custody” if that person has been either released to the community or deported from the US in the past 60 days. The Locator System cannot search for records of persons under the age of 18.

Online Detainee Locator System brochure – English
Sistema Localizador de Detenidos en Línea – Español

If the detainee cannot be found on the ODLS, contact the appropriate ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) field office or call the ICE Detention Reporting and Information line at 1-888-351-4024.

Individuals can also be located through the Access Corrections website, This website also allows you to send money to their commissary account.

Transfer to Another ICE Facility

If ICE plans to move your family member / friend to another ICE facility in the US, you can see a listing of ICE Detention facilities.

Tracking through Department of Justice

Alternately, you can call the Executive Office for Immigration Review‘s (EOIR) hotline number at 240-314-1500 or 1-800-898-7180 (toll-free) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to get information on the individual’s case status. You must have the person’s A number to use the EOIR hotline.

Resources

NWIRP Guide to the Northwest Detention Center – English
NWIRP  Guía al Centro de Detención Del Noroeste – Español
Visit the NWIRP website for more information

Advocates for Immigrants in Detention Northwest – Supporting Immigrants in Detention and Upon Release from the Tacoma ICE Processing Facility

How to Find a Loved One After a U.S. Immigration Arrest – English

Cómo encontrar a un ser querido después de un arresto de inmigración en EE. UU. – Español

Immigration Detention 101: Information for Detainees’ Family and Friends  – What to do after discovering that a non-citizen friend or family member has been put into ICE detention.

Detention Watch Network – a national coalition building power through collective advocacy, grassroots organizing, and strategic communications to abolish immigration detention in the United States.

Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice NW:
How to Support an Immigrant Who is Detained in Washington State
Cómo Apoyar a un Inmigrante Detenido en Washington

County Jail Detentions

If you believe an individual has been detained at the County Jail,  you can check online with the nearest jail to see if they are there. Explain who you are, and ask for information on what’s going on and how to visit or help.

Benton County Jail Roster – Jail is in Kennewick, WA
Franklin County Jail Roster – Jail is in Pasco, WA
Kittitas County Jail Roster – Jail is in Ellensburg, WA
Klickitat County Jail Roster – Jail is in Goldendale, WA
Walla Walla County Corrections Inmate Search – Jail is in Walla Walla, WA
Whitman County Inmate Listing – Jail is in Colfax, WA
Yakima County Inmate Lookup – Jail is in Yakima, WA

If your city has a municipal jail, check your city’s website for a jail roster.

Several organizations in Yakima County offer Citizenship Classes:

La Casa Hogar

Classes are held in several locations including Englewood Christian Church and St. Michael’s Mission in Yakima; and Safe Haven in Toppenish. They also offer assistance in filling out paperwork for the naturalization process.

Citizenship classes in Spanish are held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. at Central Lutheran Church, while Citizenship classes in English take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. at Englewood Christian Church. The sessions are 10-weeks long.

For more information, Email  Mireya Chavez or call (509) 457-5058 or visit their website – lacasahogar.com

La Casa Hogar welcomes volunteers to teach these classes. Contact Mireya Chavez or call (509) 457-5058 for more information.

Nuestra Casa

Classes are held in Sunnyside at Nuestra Casa. They also offer assistance in filling out paperwork for the naturalization process.

For more information, contact Monica Romero at  (509) 839-7602 or visit their website – nuestracasawa.org

Several organizations offer free or donation/sliding scale based medical services:

Yakima

Yakima Free Medical Clinic / La Clínica Gratuita
208 N 3rd Ave
Yakima, WA 98902

Tel.  (509) 731-3501

Hours:
Sunday / Domingo: 4:00 pm–7:00 pm

For more information, visit their website – yakimafreeclinic.org

Ellensburg

Open Door Health Clinic
521 E Mountain View Avenue
Ellensburg, WA 98926
opendoorhealthclinic@gmail.com
Tel. 509 929 7266

Hours:
1st and 3rd Saturdays 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
2nd and 4th Thursdays 6:00 PM -9:00 PM

For more information, visit their website – opendoorhealthclinic.com

There are many food banks throughout Yakima County. Download the spreadsheet below to see the location, days of operation, hours and eligibility requirements. Some require IDs, others don’t.

Click the tab at the bottom of the spreadsheet to move between the English and Spanish versions of the list.

Resource Finders

The WAISN Resource Finder, a community-driven database of vetted resources for immigrant and refugee communities in Washington State, goes beyond simply listing available services. It bridges the gap between resource providers and community members by educating providers on cultural sensitivities, language needs, and the specific requirements of undocumented individuals.

Unlike other resource databases in the state, the WAISN Resource Finder actively vets resources to ensure their accessibility to undocumented immigrants, providing detailed information about ID requirements, language support, and potential limitations based on immigration status. This approach fosters trust within the community, knowing that the listed resources are tailored to their needs and accessible regardless of their immigration status.
The Resource Finder serves as an invaluable tool for the WAISN Deportation Defense hotline, the largest and only hotline dedicated to assisting immigrants in Washington State, and is widely utilized by community organizations across the state to connect their immigrant and refugee clients with the resources they need.

While the Resource Finder is community-driven and constantly updated, it remains a work in progress, reflecting the imperfect nature of resource availability. Nevertheless, it stands as a comprehensive and accessible platform, specifically designed to empower immigrant and refugee communities in Washington State.