Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary

Holy Family Institute received a $1,295,645 Cooperative Agreement from the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) under the Refugee and Entrant Assistance State/Replacement Designee Administered Programs (CFDA 93.566), effective May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2029. The award funds a federally designated residential long-term foster care (LTFC) program that provides temporary care and comprehensive services for unaccompanied alien children arriving in the United States without parents or legal guardians. Services include housing, medical care, education, mental health support, and sponsor identification and vetting through comprehensive background checks.

The program's primary objective is to safely reunite children with vetted sponsors in the least restrictive environment while maintaining ongoing case management and support services. As a non-profit, woman-owned organization with demonstrated expertise in child welfare and refugee services, Holy Family Institute has received multiple cooperative agreements from ORR for residential services and related support programs for unaccompanied children. The award is performed in Pennsylvania and aligns with ORR's broader mission to support vulnerable populations during their critical transition period in the United States.