Sponsor Application Process
How many category's (including subcategories) of sponsors are there for UC release?
What is 5?
Name ONE party besides case managers, that is a key participant in the release process.
FFS, Child Advocates, and case coordinators
ORR requires a background check of all potential sponsors and ___ household members
ADULT
TRUE or False: Conducting a home study before a final release decision, is an example of a release decision
TRUEEEEE
Does the release of the child to the sponsor’s care grant the child any legal immigration status
NO
Is immigration status considered for sponsors?
Albeit indirectly, immigration status is considered.
If a state-licensed physician seeks consent from ORR or ORR care provider staff to provide an abortion to a UC, the policy of ORR states ...
...that “neither ORR nor the care provider may provide consent.”
Is the length of time that has passed since the criminal act or child abuse/neglect allegation occurred considered when it comes to releasing a UC to a sponsor?
YESSSSS
what does it mean to remand the release request?
ORR/FFS is sending the recommendation back to the Case Manager for additional information or additional actions before a final release decision can be made
What is the purpose of the followup call?
The purpose of the follow up call is to determine whether the child is still residing with the sponsor, is enrolled in or attending school, is aware of upcoming court dates, and is safe.
Is verifying address a part of ORRs safe screening methods when it comes to INITALLY contacting sponsors?
NO, it only includes
All releases following home studies require ____?
post-release services
In an FBI National Criminal History Check, based on digital fingerprints or digitized paper prints what category of sponsor is ALWAYS checked?
Categories 2B and 3.
What is the sponsor care plan?
A sponsor care plan identifies an adult caregiver who will assume care of a UC if the sponsor becomes unable to care for the child.
Care provider completes a Discharge Notification form within __ hours of the physical discharge of a child.
24
To prove a sponsor-child relationships, acceptable documents must be original copies or ____ copies?
legible and full color
True or False: The home study provider must accept the home study referral from ORR and staff the case within three (3) business days of ORR’s referral.
FALSE: its three CALENDER days
In what situation will ORR/FFS will provide instructions to care provider as the next step, following a background check
When Criminal history pending results or the check is not complete
How many potential release decisions can be made?
FIVEEE
How can a sponsor notify ORR of an address change?
by calling or texting the ORR National Call Center at 1-800-203-7001, or emailing information@ORRNCC.com.
In what two cases does ORR does not release an unaccompanied alien child to a parent or legal guardian?
What are the 3 outlined purposes of a home study as outlined by ORR policy?
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.
The FBI National Criminal History Check, Child Abuse and Neglect (CA/N) Check, and State Criminal History Repository Check and/or Local Police Check all expire _____.
270 days from the day results are received
TRUE or FALSE: ORR can delay the release of a child to a sponsor or entity because an Individualized Section 504 Service Plan is incomplete or pending development
FALSEEE
BONUS: What is case manager Ally's favorite color?
Green