MAP Section 6: Post-Release Services
What does PRS stand for?
Post-Release Services
How long after minor's case is approved do you have to submit the PRS referral?
24 hours
What is the primary purpose of the Ms. L. Settlement in relation to family separations?
To limit the reasons DHS may separate a child from their parent or legal guardian and transfer them to ORR custody.
Who will be responsible for providing sponsor services?
TPG
What document must potential sponsors complete as part of the reunification process?
The Family Reunification Packet (FRP).
For cases where ORR is TVPRA legally mandated to offer PRS, children will be referred automatically for...
Level Two (2) — Case Management Services or Level Three (3) — Intensive Engagements.
What is the primary goal of Post-Release Services (PRS) for unaccompanied children?
To support children as they transition into their new communities by providing safety, access to services, and family support.
Name one permissible reason under the Ms. L. Settlement for DHS to separate a child from their parent or legal guardian.
When DHS determines that the child or parent presents a public safety or national security risk.
When do we start working with TPG?
2/3/2025
What is one required step for verifying a sponsor’s identity?
The sponsor must provide a government-issued ID for verification.
How many virtual check-ins does the PRS worker conduct on a level 1 PRS?
Bonus: Is a 30-Day SWB call required for PRS Level 1?
3 (1 at day 7 after release, 1 at day 14 after release and 1 at day 30 after release.)
Bonus Answer: No
What must a PRS provider do if they identify a safety concern for a released child?
They must submit a Notification of Concern (NOC) to ORR and follow mandated reporter guidelines if necessary.
Within how many business days must ORR notify the child’s attorney of record, Legal Service Provider (LSP), and Child Advocate after learning of a separation case?
Three (3) business days.
In Category 3 unrelated cases, what interviews are conducted by the Case manager and Clinician?
CM/CL interviews child and child’s family in COO as specified in UC MAP 2.2.4. In addition, they will also interview the sponsor in order to streamline communication.
Who is responsible for making the final recommendation on a sponsor’s suitability?
The Unification Specialist makes a Sponsor Suitability Recommendation, which the Case Manager uses to inform the release decision.
For PRS Level 2, for how many months do the PRS worker conduct monthly visits?
6 months
Under which circumstances children may require special consideration for PRS Level 2 or 3?
Children with Individualized Needs
Children with Disabilities
LGBTQI+ Children
Adjudicated Children and Children at High Risk of Involvement with the Juvenile Justice System Separated Children Human Trafficking Parolees Chronically Absent or Retained Children
What must ORR communicate to DHS or other law enforcement agencies within 24 hours of placement of a separated child?
The care provider and case manager's contact information, the child’s attorney of record or LSP, the Child Advocate’s contact (if appointed), and the child’s care location.
How many calendar days does a CM have to submit the release request to FFS upon the completion of the sponsor suitability recommendation
1 calendar day
If a sponsor is found unsuitable, what must the Unification Specialist and Case Manager do next?
They must work together to identify other potential sponsors through concurrent planning.
Identify the three levels of PRS with the services provided.
When is PRS Level 3 usually requested?
Bonus: What kind of visits are provided by the PRS worker?
When the family needs additional support for specific challenges/special circumstances (medically or psychologically vulnerable minors, family conflict, education related issues)
Bonus: Weekly in person visits for 2 months then monthly visits until PRS has been provided for 6 months since acceptance.
What actions must the care provider take upon learning that a child is a Ms. L. separation case?
Document the case per incident reporting requirements, locate the separated parent or legal guardian, document efforts in case management notes, and notify the child’s attorney of record, LSP, and Child Advocate within three business days.
According to Field Guidance 24, what are the Case Managers responsibilities when it comes to sponsor outreach and communication?
If a Category 3 sponsor is denied, who is responsible for informing them, and how?
The Unification Specialist verbally informs the sponsor of the denial and documents it in the UC Portal.