Residential (long term foster care) services for unaccompanied alien children - nyap is a federally funded residential ltfc program within the office of refugee resettlement (ORR) that provides…

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families, through the Office of Refugee Resettlement, awarded National Youth Advocate Program, Inc. a cooperative agreement totaling $9.020400 million on May 1, 2026, to provide residential long-term foster care services for unaccompanied alien children under the Refugee and Entrant Assistance State/Replacement Designee Administered Programs (CFDA 93.566).

NYAP will deliver housing, medical care, education, and mental health support services to unaccompanied alien children arriving in the United States without parents or legal guardians. The program includes comprehensive background checks and vetting of suitable sponsors, case management, and safe reunification with vetted sponsors in the least restrictive care environment.

The award covers the period of performance from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2029, with place of performance in Ohio. NYAP, a Columbus, Ohio-based nonprofit, operates licensed and unlicensed residential facilities across multiple states as a prime recipient of ORR cooperative agreements focused on residential foster care and shelter services for unaccompanied alien children.

Residential (long term foster care) services for unaccompanied alien children - nyap is a federally funded residential ltfc program within the office of refugee resettlement (ORR) that provides temporary care and services for unaccompanied alien children arriving in the united states without parents or legal guardians. The program ensures children receive essential services including housing, medical care, education, and mental health support while identifying and vetting suitable sponsors through comprehensive background checks. The primary objective is to safely reunite children with vetted sponsors in the least restrictive environment while maintaining ongoing case management and support services.