ORR Unaccompanied Children Program Policy Guide: Section 1
Definition of primary caregiver:
any person who is primarily entrusted with the child's care and who lives with the child.
What is ORR's UAC release goal?
To ensure a safe, efficient, and timely release for the UAC. (Family reunification)
KYR is an acronym for
Know Your Rights
How often should care providers give a refresher orientation on sexual abuse and harassment policies?
Every 90 days.
Under what protocols ORR and its care providers must follow for UC consulate Notification?
International and Federal Law
If a potential sponsor has been charged with or convicted of any crime or investigated for the physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, or abandonment of a minor, he or she must provide...
related court records and police records, as well as governmental social service records or proof of rehabilitation related to the incident.
What is family reunification also known as?
Safe and timely release
The KYR presentation provides UC:
legal services information
How long does a care provider have to complete the Assessment for Risk?
72 hours from admission.
If a care provider determines that a sponsor or prospective sponsor has been the target of a fraud attempt, the care provider must report the incident to ORR through a _____________ and to local law enforcement.
Significant Incident Report (SIR)
The potential sponsor or child's family must provide what for proof of child's identity?
the unaccompanied alien child's birth certificate or a legible copy of the child's birth certificate.
When does ORR begin to find sponsors for UAC?
As soon as child is in ORR care
A UC must have food and shower within how much time?
2 hours
The ____________________must be completed by the child or youth's Clinician or a Qualified Case Manager.
Assessment for Risk
Care providers are required to verbally explain the Disclosure Notice with each child, in their preferred language, prior to the completion of the ____ ___________ and prior to starting ____________
UC Assessment; clinical sessions
In addition to completing and signing the Family Reunification Application (FRA) and the Authorization for Release of Information, potential sponsors must provide documentation of...
identity, address, and relationship to the child they seek to sponsor. Potential sponsors must also submit documentation verifying the identity of the children they seek to sponsor, and evidence verifying the identity of all adults residing with the sponsor and all adult caregivers identified in a sponsor care plan.
What does care facility do if they are unable to obtain family records from a child because he is too little or other circumstances?
Contact consulate
Collaborate with FFS
Use help from a reputable family tracing org
A complete initial medical exam, including screening for infectious diseases - should happen within what time?
within 48 hours of admission (excluding weekends and holidays)
CARE PROVIDER FACILITIES MUST ALSO SHARE A COPY OF THE __________ FOUND IN SECTION 4.3.3
CODE OF CONDUCT
What does OIG stand for?
Office of the Inspector General
If a child is either too young or there are other factors that prohibit the care provider from obtaining potential sponsor information from the unaccompanied alien child what happens?
the care provider may seek assistance from the child's consulate in collaboration with the ORR Federal Field Specialist (ORR/FFS) or from a reputable family tracing organization.
When does ORR not release a child to a parent or legal guardian?
Court ordered termination of parental rights over the child
Evidence that child will be at risk of harm if released to parent or guardian
The Orientation must be provided in what time frame?
within 48 hours of admission and must be presented in a fashion that is appropriate for the age, culture, and language of the child or youth
If a minor has been sexually assaulted in the facility, what is one action staff should take?
Request that the alleged victim, perpetrator, and any witnesses not take any actions that could destroy physical evidence, including, as appropriate, washing, brushing teeth, changing clothes, urinating, defecating, drinking, or eating if the abuse occurred within a time period that still allows for the collection of physical evidence
What is Call Center Help Line number?
1 (800) 203-7001