Release of Unaccompanied Alien Children from ORR Custody

The “Release of Unaccompanied Children from ORR Custody” information collection contains 14 total instruments that enable the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) to process the release of unaccompanied alien children from ORR custody and provide post-release services. The forms included in this Non-Substantive Change Request are: • R-2 Discharge Notification: Used to document and communicate a child’s discharge from ORR care and custody, including key details about the release and post-release arrangements. • R-4 Release Request: Used to initiate and document the request to release a child from ORR custody to a vetted sponsor, including sponsor information and approval details. • R-6 Virtual Check-In Questionnaire: Used by post-release service (PRS) providers to conduct virtual check-in calls for children and sponsors after release to ensure the child is safe and refer the sponsor to additional resources as needed. • R-9 Category 4 Discharge Plan: Used for discharge planning for children who have complex discharge cases, such as aging out of ORR care and custody. • R-10 Program Exit Processing: Used to complete and record final case actions at the time of a child’s exit from ORR care, ensuring all required discharge steps, documentation, and case closures are completed. ORR has identified updates needed to these forms which are non-substantive as they do not alter the underlying data collected, respondent burden, or the purpose of the collection. The updates are intended to: • Align terminology with statutory requirements and Administration priorities • Improve clarity, usability, and consistency across forms • Ensure compliance with updated ORR policies and procedures

The latest form for Release of Unaccompanied Alien Children from ORR Custody expires 2027-04-30 and is listed under ICR 202608-0970-002.

View the official OMB control history on Reginfo.gov.

Discharge Notification (Form R-2) - Current UAC Portal

Federal Enterprise Architecture: Community and Social Services - Social Services

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