Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary

Bethany Christian Services USA, LLC has been awarded a Cooperative Agreement by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) under the Refugee and Entrant Assistance State/Replacement Designee Administered Programs (CFDA 93.566) for $3.88 million over a three-year period (May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2029). The award funds a federally-supported residential long-term foster care program that provides comprehensive temporary care and 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 case management to facilitate safe reunification with vetted sponsors through thorough background checks and vetting procedures.

The program's primary objective is to ensure unaccompanied children receive essential support in the least restrictive environment while identifying suitable sponsors and maintaining ongoing case management services post-placement. This cooperative agreement supports ORR's broader mission of providing critical resettlement and support services for vulnerable populations during their initial transition to the United States, with emphasis on safeguarding minors and achieving successful family reunification outcomes.