Standing Announcement for Residential (Therapeutic) Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children

The Administration for Children and Families - ORR is announcing a funding opportunity for therapeutic residential care providers to provide services to unaccompanied alien children. The services include psychiatric treatment facilities, therapeutic shelter/group home services, and other residential care services. The providers must be licensed by a state licensing agency and accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) or an equivalent accreditation agency. The providers will be required to provide services in a highly structured clinical program and comply with the Flores Settlement Agreement, the Perez-Olano Settlement Agreement, and other regulations and laws. • The funding opportunity is open to various types of entities, including nonprofits, small businesses, and state and local governments. • The estimated funding for the opportunity is $15,000,000, with an award ceiling of $6,000,000 and an award floor of $1,000,000. • The application due date is April 12, 2020, and the estimated award date is July 1, 2020. • The project start date is estimated to be July 1, 2020.