HS
Purpose of a Home Study
1. Assess the potential sponsor’s ability to meet the child’s needs;
2. Educate and prepare the potential sponsor for the child’s release; and
3. Corroborate information gathered on the sponsor assessment.
Timeframe in which contacts should be uploaded to Apricot
48 hours
Where in Apricot do you document all contacts made during HS/PRS case
Contact Log
Vice President and Assistant Vice Presidents of HSPRS
Brianna Esparza - VP of HSPRS
Andrea Servan - AVP of HSPRS Clinical Services
Cesar Rodriguez - AVP of HSPRS Case Management Services
Katherine Mettam - AVP of HSPRS Case Management Services
SOP
Standard Operating Procedure
The 3 types of HS referrals
1. ORR Mandated
2. TVPRA Mandated
3. ORR Discretionary
What are the PRS Service Levels and what do they entail?
Level One (1) — Virtual Check-ins;
Level Two (2) — Case Management Services - referrals and connection to community resources; and
Level Three (3) — Intensive Engagements — intensive services for specific challenges or special circumstances (e.g., medically or psychologically vulnerable children, family conflict or crisis, education-related issues, etc.).
Form used to notify ORR of safety concerns regarding the Minor after release from ORR care.
NOC
Notification of Concern
Acting President and CEO
Lorraine Sanchez
PII
Personally Identifiable Information
True or False: All minors who are released from an ORR shelter now require home studies.
TRUE
Name 5 Post-Release Service areas found in a case summary
Placement Stability & Safety
Immigration Proceedings
Education
Legal
Medical
Individual Mental Health
Family Stabilization/Counseling
Gang Prevention
Substance Use
Employment
Human Trafficking
Guardianship
Tool used to determine adequacy of current PRS level, Sponsor's capacity to provide a safe and stable environment, and identify needs, risks and protective factors.
ICAN
Initial Comprehensive Assessment of Needs
The year in which Cayuga's HS/PRS Program started
2021
UWI
Unaccompanied Alien Children Wellbeing Initiative
How many business days does ORR give you to submit a home study to them?
10 Business Days
Duration of Services per PRS level
Level 1 - 30 days
Level 2 - 180 days
Level 3 - 180 days
Tool used to document and track goals and achievements made throughout the duration of services
Service Plan
3 Cayuga Core Competencies
Teamwork and Partnership
Excellence and Efficiency
Strong Belief in Values
Human Sensitivity and Respect
Change, Innovation, and Opportunities
EOIR
Executive Office for Immigration Review
Name 4 reasons a Minor may be referred to a HS Assessment
Unrelated sponsor is attempting to sponsor 2+ minors concurrently
Sponsor has previously attempted to sponsor minors and is now attempting to sponsor another
Unrelated sponsor seeking to sponsor minor 12yrs or under
Sponsor presents risk of maltreatment, abuse, trafficking, or exploitation
Minor has experienced severe trafficking
Minor has experienced physical/sexual abuse
Minor has a disability as defined by ADA
ORR determines there is a need
Per ORR, deadlines for initial visits to be completed by for level 2. For level 3?
Level 2 - 14 business days
Level 3 - 7 business days
Assessment completed at (for Level 1 cases) 7, 14, 30 business days and (for Level 2/3 cases) 30 business days from UC's release from ORR care
VCI
Virtual Check-In Questionnaire
Cayuga Centers' Mission
To help children, families and individuals to grow as independent, healthy and productive citizens through quality counseling, out-of-home care and support services. We do this in partnership with those we serve as well as government agencies and other service providers.
OTIP
Office of Trafficking in Persons