Residential Treatment Center Services for Unaccompanied Children

The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) will publish a Standing Notice of Funding Opportunity (SNOFO) seeking applicants for the fiscal year (FY) 2023 Residential Treatment Center for Unaccompanied Children. The purpose of this project is to fund organizations that demonstrate an ability to provide high-quality and child-centered residential care that ensures children’s safety and well-being.Residential Treatment Center (RTC) providers specialize in the care of children with conduct and behavioral issues. RTC providers are required to be licensed to provide Residential Treatment Services, in the state, in which, they are located and accredited by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (JCAHO) or an equivalent accrediting agency. RTCs are required to provide services in a highly structured clinical program and have the ability to provide services to children with various mental health needs. All entities funded under this SNOFO must also comply with the Flores settlement agreement, pertinent regulations, laws, and ORR’s Requirements. ORR encourages applicants to review ORR's policies and learn more about the program by visiting: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/orr/resource/children-entering-the-united-states-unaccompanied. SAM.gov System Alert - Entity Validation Delays:Due to high demand, SAM.gov is experiencing a considerable delay in processing entity legal business name and address validation tickets. As needed, please start the process early to avoid interruptions in application submissions. You can find SAM resources related to this process here - https://www.fsd.gov/gsafsd_sp?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0058422&sys_kb_id=7bb8810ddba05990060d5425f3961912&spa=1.
Categories: Income Security and Social Services.