Residential (long term foster care) services for unaccompanied alien children - bethany christian servies INC

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded Bethany Christian Services USA, LLC a $11.629 million Cooperative Agreement on May 1, 2026 under the Refugee and Entrant Assistance State/Replacement Designee Administered Programs (CFDA 93.566) for residential long-term foster care services to unaccompanied alien children.

The award funds temporary care and services for unaccompanied alien children arriving in the United States without parents or legal guardians, including housing, medical care, education, and mental health support. Bethany identifies and vets suitable sponsors through comprehensive background checks and safely reunites children with vetted sponsors in the least restrictive environment while maintaining ongoing case management and support services.

The period of performance runs through April 30, 2029, with place of performance across the United States. Wedgwood Christian Services, Inc., a West Michigan-based nonprofit, serves as a sub-recipient under the agreement, providing shelter and care to unaccompanied alien children in federal custody for ORR/UCB-funded placements from May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027.

Of USA, 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.