Post Release Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children

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	Federal Grant Title:	Post Release Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children
	CFDA Number:	93.676
	CFDA Description:	Unaccompanied Alien Children Program
	Federal Agency Name:	Administration for Children and Families
	Category of Funding Activity:	Income Security and Social Services
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	HHS-2010-ACF-ORR-ZU-0078
	Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	Jun 09, 2010
	Creation Date:	Jul 22, 2010
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 28, 2010 See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above.
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 28, 2010 See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above.
	Archive Date:	Aug 27, 2010
	Expected Number of Awards:	2
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$3,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$2,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$500,000
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Additional Information on Eligibility: Individuals and foreign entities are not eligible for awards made under this announcement.
Grant Description: One of the functions of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) Division of Unaccompanied Children's Services (DUCS) is to provide comprehensive home studies and/or post release services for children and sponsors based on the requirements outlined in the The William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 (TVPRA). A home study assesses the sponsor family unit, evaluates the potential sponsor's ability to meet the child's needs, and educates and prepares the potential sponsor for reunification with the child. The home study consists of a background check on all adults living in the home of the potential sponsor, investigative interviews and a home visit. During follow-up services a local social work agency worker provides assistance and referrals locating legal representation, verifying school enrollment, obtaining guardianship, connecting with medical, mental health and social services, and encouraging attendance at legal proceedings. A local social work agency worker meets with the child at least three times during the initial six month period following release to the sponsor. For follow-up services provided after a home study, in addition to the initial six month follow-up period, the follow-up service provider conducts, at minimum, an annual visit and quarterly phone call until removal proceedings are completed. This announcement provides the opportunity to fund providers for completing home studies or post release visits to the child and sponsor. The potential providers must be established programs in various areas of the United States and knowledgeable of the local resources available to this population. The due date for this application has changed from July 26, 2010 to July 28, 2010.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/hhs-2010-acf-orr-zu-0078
Grant Announcement Contact: ACF Applications Help Deskapp_support@acf.hhs.gov
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