ICE at the Workplace: What BCBAs Should Know During ABA Services
With recent ICE activity and reports of federal agents conducting raids across the U.S., many BCBAs and providers are experiencing heightened fear, uncertainty, and emotional stress while simply trying to show up for their clients.
At Headstart, we understand how unsettling this moment feels. You are responsible for the safety, dignity, and care of the families you serve, and the idea of law enforcement or federal agents entering your workplace or a client’s home can feel overwhelming, confusing, and even paralyzing.
No clinician should have to navigate situations like this alone or in the moment without guidance.
That’s why we want to do what we can to support you by sharing clear, practical resources outlining what to do if federal agents approach you while you are rendering services, whether in a clinic, school, or a patient’s home.
Our goal is not to create fear, but to provide clarity, confidence, and preparedness so you can protect yourself professionally, uphold ethical boundaries, and respond calmly during an already stressful situation.
You deserve to feel informed, supported, and grounded while doing the work that matters so deeply.
