Residential Treatment Center Services for Unaccompanied Children
The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) will publish a Standing Notice of Funding Opportunity (SNOFO) seeking applicants for the fiscal year (FY) 2023 Residential Treatment Center for Unaccompanied Children.
The purpose of this project is to fund organizations that demonstrate an ability to provide high-quality and child-centered residential care that ensures children’s safety and well-being.Residential Treatment Center (RTC) providers specialize in the care of children with conduct and behavioral issues.
RTC providers are required to be licensed to provide Residential Treatment Services, in the state, in which, they are located and accredited by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (JCAHO) or an equivalent accrediting agency.
RTCs are required to provide services in a highly structured clinical program and have the ability to provide services to children with various mental health needs.
All entities funded under this SNOFO must also comply with the Flores settlement agreement, pertinent regulations, laws, and ORR’s Requirements.
ORR encourages applicants to review ORR's policies and learn more about the program by visiting:
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/orr/resource/children-entering-the-united-states-unaccompanied.
SAM.gov System Alert - Entity Validation Delays:Due to high demand, SAM.gov is experiencing a considerable delay in processing entity legal business name and address validation tickets.
As needed, please start the process early to avoid interruptions in application submissions.
You can find SAM resources related to this process here - https://www.fsd.gov/gsafsd_sp?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0058422&sys_kb_id=7bb8810ddba05990060d5425f3961912&spa= 1.
The purpose of this project is to fund organizations that demonstrate an ability to provide high-quality and child-centered residential care that ensures children’s safety and well-being.Residential Treatment Center (RTC) providers specialize in the care of children with conduct and behavioral issues.
RTC providers are required to be licensed to provide Residential Treatment Services, in the state, in which, they are located and accredited by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (JCAHO) or an equivalent accrediting agency.
RTCs are required to provide services in a highly structured clinical program and have the ability to provide services to children with various mental health needs.
All entities funded under this SNOFO must also comply with the Flores settlement agreement, pertinent regulations, laws, and ORR’s Requirements.
ORR encourages applicants to review ORR's policies and learn more about the program by visiting:
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/orr/resource/children-entering-the-united-states-unaccompanied.
SAM.gov System Alert - Entity Validation Delays:Due to high demand, SAM.gov is experiencing a considerable delay in processing entity legal business name and address validation tickets.
As needed, please start the process early to avoid interruptions in application submissions.
You can find SAM resources related to this process here - https://www.fsd.gov/gsafsd_sp?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0058422&sys_kb_id=7bb8810ddba05990060d5425f3961912&spa= 1.
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: Administration for Children and Families - ORR
Estimated Funding: $50,000,000
Office: Administration for Children and Families - ORR
Estimated Funding: $50,000,000
Who's Eligible
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/orr/outreach-material/provider-network
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Eligibility is unrestricted.Documentation of current care provider child placement license and any other required license according to state regulations, including accreditation by The Joint Commission or an equivalent accrediting agency to provide RTC services for children is required to be submitted with the application. Applicants are required to submit documentation as described in Section IV.2.
The Project Description, Additional Eligibility Documentation. Lack of the required documentation will disqualify the application from review and from award. Please see Section III.3.
Other, ORR Disqualification Factor for more information.
Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and funding under this funding opportunity.
Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity.
Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C.
2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization's religious character, affiliation, or exercise.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/orr/outreach-material/provider-network
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
DCS_ProjectOfficers@ACF.hhs.gov
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2023-05-31
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2023-08-30
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