Description
The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) is seeking providers of Therapeutic Group Home (TGH) services 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. Key services include education, case management, counseling, and access to medical services. Providers must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and ORR requirements.
Some of the key requirements for providers include:
* Providing residential services to children 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week
* Having a program that will provide capacity for up to 12 beds per home/cottage
* Complying with all applicable state child welfare laws and regulations
* Providing suitable living accommodations, including beds, chairs, desks, and storage for clothing and other personal items
* Offering transportation to immigration courts, pro bono legal services, airports, and service providers
* Providing designated common areas, spaces for recreation, education, and case management, and confidential spaces for counseling, health services, and attorney meetings
* Providing a security system, with alarms and video monitoring to protect children and prevent unauthorized entrance and exit
* Meeting the licensing and accreditation requirements outlined in the eligibility information section
* Satisfying staffing ratios that are required based on the state's licensing requirements and ORR requirements
* Completing background investigations on all staff, contractors, and volunteers
* Abiding by all HHS requirements aimed at preventing, detecting, and responding to sexual abuse and harassment
* Ensuring that all staff are at least 21 years of age and have the requisite qualifications, training, and vaccinations
* Documenting the completion of all training in personnel files and reviewing and revising the training and development plan annually based on training needs