2&4
Which FG talks about COVID-19 screenings?
FG #2
Which FG talks about home studies/post release services COVID-19 practice guidance?
FG # 5
Within how many days of the minor's arrival must providers facilitate the KYR presentation?
10 business days
What are the 3 requirements for an expedited release for CAT 1 cases?
Minor is not especially vulnerable, not subject to a mandatory TVPRA home study, and there are no red flags (including abuse or neglect).
Can Moderna be used to vaccinate children against COVID-19?
Their access must be restricted
Can care providers conduct home studies virtually?
No, in-person home studies are required. Unless the FFS determines it is necessary.
Do minors have the right to a removal hearing before an immigration judge?
Yes, minors have the right to a removal hearing before an immigration judge and the right to be represented by counsel at no expense to the government
Is a case coordinator review for expedited CAT 1 cases required?
No, after completion of the requirements the CM makes a release recommendation that is transmitted directly to the FFS. No third-party Case Coordinator review of the case is required for Expedited Release for Eligible Category 1 Cases
Can children refuse the COVID-19 vaccination?
Yes, and refusals must be documented.
True or False: Under FG #4, if one or more confirmed cases of COVID-19 are among either children or staff in one location, ORR may temporarily postpone releases for all children.
True
Minors with COVID-19 who never developed symptoms can discontinue isolation when at least how many days have passed?
10 full days (since day of first test)
Which FG pertains to age outs and post-18 planning?
FG#9
Which FG talks about background check waivers for CAT 2 AHHM and adult caregivers?
FG #11
Are Afghan minors considered Unaccompanied Afghan Minors?
No, per FG #19, Afghan's are not considered "Unaccompanied Afghan Minors" and referred to ORR care unless it is deemed in the best interest of the child such as when there is no caregiver accompanying the child or there are welfare concerns.
When is the COVID-19 follow-up call conducted?
7-10 days
Are minors required to wear masks outdoors?
No, mask protocols no longer apply when outdoors
The post-18 plan has which two requirements at minimum?
Per FG #20, UCs may be released to sponsor's pending release of background checks under what requirements?
CAT 1 sponsors who are undergoing a home study but do not raise any concerns or suspicions, and has approval from the FFS, may have their UC released before results from background checks
What must case managers do if the sponsor reports the UC tested positive for COVID-19 within 10 days of discharge from ORR custody?
Case managers should notify DHUC
Before aging out, what information should be provided to the minor in regards to living options?
Care providers should contact local youth centers, homeless shelters, or other licensed facilities that are licensed to care for a young adult and the information should be provided on a flyer (along with the organization's name, point of contact, phone number, and address) within 15 days of aging out.
If FG #11 applies, should the CM still check AHHM or adult caregivers names in the ORR database?
Yes, CMs continue to check adult household members or adult caregiver names that are reported in the Family Reunification Application and/or during the sponsor assessment to determine whether those individuals sponsored, or had previously attempted to sponsor, an unaccompanied child.
At ORR programs outside of Texas that are able to care for them