Ferguson’s executive order directs the “immediate creation of the family-separation rapid response team” in the state’s Department of Children, Youth and Families. He said that for many families statewide, Trump’s policies could inflict untold harms.

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has signed an executive order to create a rapid response team to support kids who may be separated in an immigration-related action

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has signed an executive order to create a state team focused on responding to the separation of migrant families as the Trump administration promises mass deportations. The “Family Separation Rapid Response Team” will be housed in the state Department of Children,

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson creates a team to support children facing family separation due to immigration actions.

In anticipation of mass deportations of illegal aliens by newly-elected President Donald Trump, Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson has signed an executive order intended to provide services for children of those deported.

Ferguson signed an executive order that creates a rapid response team to support children and their families if mom or dad are arrested by ICE.

Gov. Bob Ferguson will convene a family separation rapid response team to recommend, protect and aid families of undocumented residents as the federal government continues to ramp up efforts to fulfill President Donald Trump's calls for mass deportations.

The team intends to help kids whose parents are deported, especially in situations such as if a parent is taken into custody while their child is in school.