Federal Grant Award Summary

Compass Connections received a $49.7 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 Shelter Program, which provides temporary residential care and essential support services for unaccompanied alien children arriving in the United States without parents or legal guardians. Services include housing, medical care, education, and mental health support, with a focus on safely reuniting children with vetted sponsors through comprehensive background checks and vetting processes.

The program operates staff-secure residential facilities in San Antonio, Texas (36 beds) and Fairfield, California (18 beds), delivering trauma-informed care while maintaining ongoing case management and support services. ORR's CFDA 93.566 program supports critical resettlement services for refugees and vulnerable populations during their initial transition to the United States, with the Unaccompanied Refugee Minors component specifically funding residential foster care, youth services, and case management to facilitate safe family reunification. Compass Connections' award represents a specialized cooperative agreement focused on providing least-restrictive residential placement and comprehensive support services to this vulnerable child population.