Announcement of the Award of 15 Single-Source Program Expansion Supplement Grants to Unaccompanied Alien Children's Shelter Care Grantees, 56907 [2013-22424]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 179 / Monday, September 16, 2013 / Notices These supplement grants will ensure sufficient funds to meet clients’ essential needs, such as housing, transportation, communication, food, and medical care. DATES: The period of support under these supplements is August 14, 2013 through September 29, 2013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maggie Wynne, Director, Division of Anti-Trafficking in Persons, Office of Refugee Resettlement, 901 D Street SW., Washington, DC 20447, Telephone (202) 401–4664. Email: maggie.wynne@ acf.hhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Human Trafficking Victim Assistance Program (NHTVAP) provides funding for comprehensive case management services on a per capita basis. The NHTVAP grantees help victims gain access to housing, employability services, mental health screening and therapy, medical care, and some legal services, enabling them to live free of violence and exploitation. During FY 2013, the NHTVAP grantees have served more clients than they planned for in their budgets. Without additional funding, they will have to make significant cuts in services to clients and that enrollment of new clients will be limited. With supplemental funding, the grantees will be able to ensure that all of the clients’ essential needs will be met. Statutory Authority: Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA), as amended, Section 107(b)(1)(B), 22 U.S.C. 7105(b)(1)(B), provides funding for benefits and services to foreign victims of severe forms of trafficking in persons in the United States, potential victims of trafficking seeking HHS Certification, and certain family members. Eskinder Negash, Director, Office of Refugee Resettlement. [FR Doc. 2013–22426 Filed 9–13–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4184–47–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Children and Families 56907 Announcement of the award of 15 single-source program expansion grants to 12 current grantees to expand supportive services to the increasing number of unaccompanied alien children (UAC). ACTION: The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) announces the award of 15 single-source program expansion supplement grants to the following 12 current grantees, for a total of $1,420,955. Two grantees are receiving multiple supplement grants: BCFS Health and Human Services, San Antonio, TX—$492,123 and $313,916 totaling $806,039; and International Education Services, Los Fresnos, TX— $35,433, $15,486, and $76,698 totaling $127,617. SUMMARY: Office of Refugee Resettlement [CFDA Number: 93.676] Announcement of the Award of 15 Single-Source Program Expansion Supplement Grants to Unaccompanied Alien Children’s Shelter Care Grantees Office of Refugee Resettlement, ACF, HHS. AGENCY: Location Amount BCFS Health and Human Services ............................................................................................. Catholic Charities Houston .......................................................................................................... Catholic Charities of Miami—Boystown ....................................................................................... Children’s Center, Inc. ................................................................................................................. Florence Crittenton Services of Orange County ......................................................................... International Education Services (IES) ........................................................................................ Lutheran Social Services of the South—Bokenkamp Children’s Shelter .................................... Lutheran Social Services of the South—El Paso ........................................................................ Morrison Child and Family Services ............................................................................................ Tumbleweed Center for Youth Development .............................................................................. Youth For Tomorrow .................................................................................................................... Youthcare ..................................................................................................................................... mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Organization San Antonio, TX ................................ Houston, TX ...................................... Miami, FL .......................................... Galveston, TX ................................... Fullerton, CA ..................................... Los Fresnos, TX ............................... Austin, TX ......................................... Austin, TX ......................................... Portland, OR ..................................... Phoenix, AZ ...................................... Bristow, VA ....................................... Seattle, WA ....................................... $806,039 170,704 127,769 19,000 5,612 127,617 77,165 17,432 21,660 12,000 8,370 27,587 These supplement grants will expand supportive services (additional transportation costs, staff overtime, additional staff hiring) required to meet the number of UAC referrals from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The UAC program is mandated by section 462 of the Homeland Security Act to ensure appropriate placement of all referrals from the DHS. The UAC Shelter Care program is tied to DHS apprehension strategies and the sporadic number of border crossers. DATES: October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jallyn Sualog, Acting Director, Division of Children’s Services, Office of Refugee Resettlement, 901 D Street SW., VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:46 Sep 13, 2013 Jkt 229001 Washington, DC 20447, Telephone (202) 401–4997. Email: jallyn.sualog@ acf.hhs.gov. Since the beginning of FY 2013, the UAC program has seen a dramatic increase in the number of DHS referrals. The influx of border crossers referred by DHS has grown beyond anticipated rates and has resulted in the need for a significant increase in the supportive services provided to unaccompanied children. The UAC program has specific requirements for the provision of services to unaccompanied alien children. These grantee organizations are the only entities with the infrastructure, licensing, experience, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 and appropriate level of trained staff to meet the service requirements and the urgent need for the expansion of services required to respond to unexpected arrivals of unaccompanied children. Statutory Authority: Section 462 of the Homeland Security Act, (6 U.S.C. 279) and sections 235(c) and 235(d) of the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 (8 U.S.C. 1232(c) and 1232(d)). Eskinder Negash, Director, Office of Refugee Resettlement. [FR Doc. 2013–22424 Filed 9–13–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4184–45–P E:\FR\FM\16SEN1.SGM 16SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 179 (Monday, September 16, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 56907]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-22424]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Children and Families

Office of Refugee Resettlement

[CFDA Number: 93.676]


Announcement of the Award of 15 Single-Source Program Expansion 
Supplement Grants to Unaccompanied Alien Children's Shelter Care 
Grantees

AGENCY: Office of Refugee Resettlement, ACF, HHS.

ACTION: Announcement of the award of 15 single-source program expansion 
grants to 12 current grantees to expand supportive services to the 
increasing number of unaccompanied alien children (UAC).

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SUMMARY: The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of 
Refugee Resettlement (ORR) announces the award of 15 single-source 
program expansion supplement grants to the following 12 current 
grantees, for a total of $1,420,955. Two grantees are receiving 
multiple supplement grants: BCFS Health and Human Services, San 
Antonio, TX--$492,123 and $313,916 totaling $806,039; and International 
Education Services, Los Fresnos, TX--$35,433, $15,486, and $76,698 
totaling $127,617.

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               Organization                      Location        Amount
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BCFS Health and Human Services............  San Antonio, TX..   $806,039
Catholic Charities Houston................  Houston, TX......    170,704
Catholic Charities of Miami--Boystown.....  Miami, FL........    127,769
Children's Center, Inc....................  Galveston, TX....     19,000
Florence Crittenton Services of Orange      Fullerton, CA....      5,612
 County.
International Education Services (IES)....  Los Fresnos, TX..    127,617
Lutheran Social Services of the South--     Austin, TX.......     77,165
 Bokenkamp Children's Shelter.
Lutheran Social Services of the South--El   Austin, TX.......     17,432
 Paso.
Morrison Child and Family Services........  Portland, OR.....     21,660
Tumbleweed Center for Youth Development...  Phoenix, AZ......     12,000
Youth For Tomorrow........................  Bristow, VA......      8,370
Youthcare.................................  Seattle, WA......     27,587
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    These supplement grants will expand supportive services (additional 
transportation costs, staff overtime, additional staff hiring) required 
to meet the number of UAC referrals from the Department of Homeland 
Security (DHS). The UAC program is mandated by section 462 of the 
Homeland Security Act to ensure appropriate placement of all referrals 
from the DHS. The UAC Shelter Care program is tied to DHS apprehension 
strategies and the sporadic number of border crossers.

DATES: October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jallyn Sualog, Acting Director, 
Division of Children's Services, Office of Refugee Resettlement, 901 D 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20447, Telephone (202) 401-4997. Email: 
jallyn.sualog@acf.hhs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Since the beginning of FY 2013, the UAC 
program has seen a dramatic increase in the number of DHS referrals. 
The influx of border crossers referred by DHS has grown beyond 
anticipated rates and has resulted in the need for a significant 
increase in the supportive services provided to unaccompanied children. 
The UAC program has specific requirements for the provision of services 
to unaccompanied alien children. These grantee organizations are the 
only entities with the infrastructure, licensing, experience, and 
appropriate level of trained staff to meet the service requirements and 
the urgent need for the expansion of services required to respond to 
unexpected arrivals of unaccompanied children.

    Statutory Authority: Section 462 of the Homeland Security Act, 
(6 U.S.C. 279) and sections 235(c) and 235(d) of the William 
Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 
2008 (8 U.S.C. 1232(c) and 1232(d)).

Eskinder Negash,
Director, Office of Refugee Resettlement.
[FR Doc. 2013-22424 Filed 9-13-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4184-45-P

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