Admission Basics
This federal office is responsible for placing unaccompanied alien children (UAC) in care provider facilities.
What is the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)
The child must receive this legal document explaining their rights shortly after arrival.
The Legal Resource Guide
Within 48 hours, children must be given this pamphlet regarding sexual abuse and harassment.
the ORR Pamphlet (Sexual Abuse/Sexual Harassment notice)
Within 5 calendar days, these two major documents must be completed for each child.
What are the UAC Assessment and the Individual Service Plan (ISP)
Case managers must conduct at least this many case meetings per week.
One
Staff must receive the referral and accept placement before this step occurs.
What is the child’s admission
Who is responsible for interviewing the child to complete the Initial Intakes Assessment?
the case manager or designated staff
Name one of the orientation materials provided within 48 hours.
the Care Provider Orientation Pamphlet (or Garza Notice, or Notice of Placement in a Restrictive Setting)
A “qualified case manager” must have this level of education and experience.
What is a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience with child clients
Children must have a minimum of this much phone call time per week with approved contacts.
50 minutes across weekdays and 45 minutes daily on weekends, holidays, and birthdays
Within how many hours must a child be admitted into the UAC Portal after arrival?
within 2 hours (or 4 hours for Emergency Influx Facilities)
Name two documents that must be uploaded into the UAC Portal within 24 hours.
What are the Placement Authorization and the Authorization for Medical, Dental, and Mental Health Care
Within how many business days must the Initial Medical Exam be completed?
within 2 business days
The Assessment for Risk must first be completed within this timeframe.
within 72 hours
The mental health clinician must conduct this many group sessions each week.
two
If special concerns not reported in the referral are discovered upon arrival, which hotline must staff contact?
What is the ORR Intakes Hotline (202-401-5709)
The child must be allowed contact with these individuals, but only if verified and approved.
Who are family, relatives, or sponsors
The Initial Medical Exam includes screening for these three health areas.
TB, STI testing, and immunizations
At 30 days and every 30 days thereafter, staff must complete this review.
the UAC Case Review (and ISP update)
Within 7–10 days of admission, who provides the “Know Your Rights” presentation and legal screening?
the legal service provider
What section of the UAC MAP outlines “Transfer of Custody to ORR”?
UAC MAP Section 1.3.4
What section of the UAC Policy Guide covers Orientation?
Section 3.2.2
Within 72 hours, who must complete the educational assessment?
the teacher or trained staff?
In Long-Term Foster Care (LTFC), assessments are required every how many days
What is every 90 days
This weekly meeting includes the case coordinator and Federal Field Specialist (FFS).
What is the case staffing meeting.