Office of Refugee Resettlement

The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) is a division of the Administration for Children and Families within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. ORR is responsible for the care and placement of unaccompanied immigrant children who arrive in the United States. Recent news articles highlight concerns regarding ORR's oversight and the well-being of children in its care. Specifically, allegations of sexual abuse of a three-year-old girl while in foster care under ORR supervision have surfaced, raising questions about vetting processes and child safety. Additionally, reports indicate that pregnant unaccompanied immigrant girls are being moved to a single facility in Texas, allegedly to circumvent providing abortion services, sparking criticism regarding reproductive rights and access to healthcare. These events underscore the ongoing debate surrounding the treatment of vulnerable immigrant children within the U.S. immigration system and ORR's role in ensuring their safety and well-being.