Federal Register #09-80-0321

Modification of System of Records for Unaccompanied Children by HHS ORR

This notice from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), announces a modification to an existing system of records for unaccompanied children. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Administration for Children and Families (ACF) - Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) - System Modification Details: - System renamed to "ORR Unaccompanied Alien Children Bureau (UACB) Administrative Program Records" (System No. 09-80-0321) - Covers records for unaccompanied children, intended sponsors, and sponsor household members - Used for administering ORR programs for care and placement - Notable Requirements: - Streamlined routine uses to improve information sharing for child protection - Maintains core privacy protections - Revised procedures for sharing information with: - Department of Homeland Security - Law enforcement - Child welfare agencies - Department of State - Emphasizes compatibility with statutory responsibilities and privacy safeguards - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - No products or services are requested

Description

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is modifying an existing system of records maintained by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) within HHS' Administration for Children and Families (ACF). The system, now renamed "ORR Unaccompanied Alien Children Bureau (UACB) Administrative Program Records," covers records about unaccompanied children, their intended sponsors, and members of the sponsors' households. The modification streamlines routine uses to enhance information sharing for child protection while maintaining privacy protections. The notice is effective October 28, 2026, with a comment deadline on the same date.

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