Amid ICE fears, Silicon Valley social workers find discreet ways to meet immigrant clients

AS FEARS OF FEDERAL AGENT ENCOUNTERS GROW and immigrant families avoid leaving home, workers in Santa Clara County are finding creative ways to meet clients in safe spaces.

That community effort has formed an underground support network where social workers shift visits to odd hours of the night, connect with clients in private settings like homes or cars and organize support groups to provide groceries and other necessities in a safe manner.