Unaccompanied — Minors

: In fiscal year 2023, the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) cared for approximately 119,000 children. Numbers spiked post-pandemic, exceeding 100,000 annually through FY2024. 2. Federal Care and Placement Process

ORR Unaccompanied Alien Children Bureau Policy Guide: Section 3 Unaccompanied Minors

: A minor (under age 18) who arrives in the U.S. without a parent, legal guardian, or lawful immigration status. : In fiscal year 2023, the Office of