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 (Anticipated): June 2026
Funding Amounts: $1,000,000–$50,000,000 per award; ~15 awards; total program funding estimated at $258,000,000
Summary: Supports home study and post-release services to ensure unaccompanied children are placed in safe homes and receive ongoing support while navigating the U.S. immigration process.
Key Information: No cost sharing or matching required; forecasted opportunity—dates subject to change.
Description
The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), under the Administration for Children and Families, provides temporary housing and care for unaccompanied children who arrive in the United States without a parent or legal guardian. This program funds organizations to conduct home studies before placing children with sponsors, ensuring placements are safe and appropriate. After placement, the program provides post-release services to support the well-being, safety, and integration of these children and their sponsors, helping them adjust to new environments and navigate the immigration court process. The ultimate goal is to protect vulnerable children and help them thrive while their immigration cases proceed.
