Request for Information (RFI) Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), Unaccompanied Alien Children Bureau (UACB), Special Population Continuum of Care (CoC) Residential Care Network

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing a Continuum of Care (CoC) network solution for Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) who require special population levels of care. The Government is seeking industry information on the availability of existing state-licensed residential care providers for minors located within the contiguous United States, with capacity to provide a continuum of residential care. The desired network management strategy for a special population continuum of care shall provide a solution that will leverage known network management business strategies and continuity of care strategies. • Provide fiscal efficiency on daily bed rates and payment structure for occupied beds with methodology for funding unoccupied or “held” beds. • Offer industry best practices for continuity of care for youth with complex behavioral and mental health needs. • Ensure timely admission and transfers to least restrictive, most integrated setting appropriate to their needs and in their best interests. • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local licensing and governing requirements for serving youth with complex behavioral and mental health needs. • Ensure provision of all ORR required comprehensive services and compliance with ORR UAC Bureau policies.