Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary

Compass Connections received an $8.8 million Cooperative Agreement from the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) under the Refugee and Entrant Assistance State/Replacement Designee Administered Programs (CFDA 93.566) effective April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029. The award funds the Compass Connections Residential Transitional Foster Care (TFC) Program, which provides temporary residential care and comprehensive support services for unaccompanied alien children arriving in the United States without parents or legal guardians. The program delivers essential services including housing, medical care, education, and mental health support while conducting background checks and vetting suitable sponsors for safe reunification of children in the least restrictive environment.

As an established nonprofit partner of ORR based in San Antonio, Texas, Compass Connections operates residential facilities with 54 total staff-secure beds (36 in San Antonio and 18 in Fairfield, California) under this and related grants. The award supports ongoing case management and post-release services to facilitate successful reunification with vetted sponsors, reinforcing the organization's expertise in trauma-informed care for vulnerable populations. This Cooperative Agreement reflects ORR's commitment to providing safe, supervised residential services during the critical initial transition period for unaccompanied minors in the refugee resettlement system.