Home Study and Post-Release Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children
This grant supports safe placement and ongoing support for unaccompanied immigrant children by funding home studies and post-release services through the Office of Refugee Resettlement.
Funder: Administration for Children and Families - ORR
Due Dates: July 6, 2026 | October 1, 2026 | October 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: $1 million–$50 million per award (annual); up to $258 million total program funding; 5-year project period; ~15 awards expected
Summary: Supports organizations providing home study and post-release services to ensure the safety, well-being, and community integration of unaccompanied alien children released from federal custody.
Key Information: No cost sharing required; highly competitive; national or multi-regional service capacity required.
Description
This federal funding opportunity supports organizations in delivering home study (HS) and post-release services (PRS) for unaccompanied alien children (UAC) in the United States. The program is administered by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), which provides temporary care for children arriving alone, without legal status or a parent/legal guardian in the U.S.
The HS/PRS program aims to ensure children are placed in safe, appropriate homes and receive ongoing support to thrive as their immigration cases proceed. Funded organizations will conduct comprehensive home studies to assess sponsor suitability and deliver three levels of post-release services (virtual check-ins, case management, and intensive in-home engagements) tailored to each child’s needs. Services must be trauma-informed, culturally and linguistically appropriate, and accessible to children with limited English proficiency or disabilities.
Applicants must demonstrate experience in child welfare, capacity for national or multi-regional coverage, and the ability to provide specialized services for high-need populations, including trafficking victims and children with disabilities.
