You Are My Home tackles the subjects of foster care and immigration in the United States. 11 year old Alexandra (Eva Ariel Binder) is left on her own when her mother is deported back to Mexico. The child is placed with Chloe (Angel Parker) who is grieving the loss of her husband and son in a car accident and initially finds it difficult to relate to Alexandra. There are a number of foster care characters in the film, including Carlos (Cristian de la Fuente) who helps Chloe with Alexandra.