Questions and Answers
What is a discretionary home study?
What does ORR require before releasing any child to a non-relative sponsor?
What is Category 2A?
A brother, sister; grandparent or other immediate relatives.
What is defined in Category 3?
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Sponsor assessment must be completed __________.
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What does Category 1 refer to?
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What does FRP stand for?
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What does ARI stand for?
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What does LOPC refer to?
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What is described in MAP Section 4?
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What does MAP Section 5 cover?
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What does MAP Section 2 entail?
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What services are detailed in MAP Section 3?
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What does Field Guidance 24 address?
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What is the ORR Policy Guide?
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Initiate background checks for sponsor within __________.
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What is outlined in MAP Section 6?
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Where can the Manual of Procedures (MAP) sections be found?
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UC Assessment must be completed __________.
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How many Field Guidance's have been issued by ORR?
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Study Notes
Home Study and Sponsorship
- Discretionary home study provides crucial information on a sponsor’s ability to care for a child’s well-being.
- ORR mandates a home study before a child can be released to a non-relative sponsor.
Sponsor Categories
- Category 1 includes parents or legal guardians.
- Category 2A encompasses immediate relatives such as siblings and grandparents.
- Category 3 is defined as distant relatives and unrelated adult individuals.
Sponsor Assessment and Background Checks
- Sponsor Assessment must be completed within 5 days after a sponsor is identified.
- Background checks for a sponsor should be initiated within 3 days of receiving Authorization of Release of Information (ARI) and proof of identity.
Reunification and Documentation
- Family Reunification Packet (FRP) is essential in the reunification process.
- Authorization of Release of Information (ARI) is necessary for communication regarding a child’s case.
Legal Orientation and Program Management
- Legal Orientation Program for Custodians (LOPC) provides guidance on the legal aspects of custody.
- Program Management and supports the administration of ORR procedures.
Sexual Abuse Policies
- MAP Section 4 focuses on preventing, detecting, and responding to sexual abuse and harassment in ORR facilities.
Release Procedures
- MAP Section 2 addresses safe and timely release from ORR care.
- Resources and services available after release are outlined in MAP Section 6.
Documentation and Guidelines
- The ORR Policy Guide serves as an ongoing reference for policies related to placement, release, and care in custody.
- Field Guidance 24 informs about sponsor vetting and determining suitability for sponsorship.
Assessments and Timeframes
- UC Assessment must be completed within 5 calendar days of an unaccompanied child’s admission.
- A total of 25 Field Guidance documents have been issued by ORR for procedural clarity.
Manual of Procedures
- The Manual of Procedures (MAP) sections are accessible through the ORR App Launcher's UC Program Guidance Library.
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Test your understanding of key terms related to home studies in child welfare. This quiz covers important definitions and categories that are essential for caregivers and sponsors. Prepare to enhance your knowledge in this critical area of child care.
