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Refugees find shelter and reunite with daughter in Iowa
Mutanji and Papy fled Guatemala landing first in Mexico and Tapachula camp before seeking asylum in the United States. After two days at the border they wore ankle monitors and later moved to Cedar Rapids via a network with Catherine McAuley Center and Family Promise of Linn County. They found school, English classes, and legal help while awaiting immigration court and a DNA test to confirm Sarah's custody, eventually reuniting with her in an apartment with Willis Dady and Family Promise aiding permanent housing.
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Guatemala
Mexico
Tapachula
Kikongo
Samantha
United States
Mutanji
Papy
Cedar Rapids
Catherine McAuley
John Derryberry
Kirkwood Community College
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
International Children’s Reception Center
Chicago
Sarah
Mutonji
Derryberry
Willis Dady Homeless Services
Washington Post
Chicago Center