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: October 1, 2026 | October 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $555 million | Award range: $1 million–$100 million per year | Up to 20 awards, 5-year project period
Summary: Supports organizations in providing home study and post-release services for unaccompanied children to ensure safe placements and successful community integration.
Key Information: No cost-sharing required; individuals, federal, and foreign entities are not eligible.
Description
This opportunity, administered by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) within the Administration for Children and Families, funds organizations to provide comprehensive Home Study (HS) and Post-Release Services (PRS) for unaccompanied children arriving in the United States without lawful immigration status or a legal guardian. The program aims to ensure safe placements with sponsors and ongoing support for children and their sponsors, facilitating adjustment, safety, well-being, and successful navigation of the immigration process. Services include in-depth home assessments, three tiers of post-release support based on need, and trauma-informed case management. The program requires national or multi-regional coverage and emphasizes evidence-based, culturally responsive, and linguistically appropriate services.
