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Unaccompanied Minors ★ [VERIFIED]

Unaccompanied Minors ★ [VERIFIED]

Unaccompanied Minors ★ [VERIFIED]

: 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

: Approximately 61% are males between the ages of 14 and 17. : In fiscal year 2023, the Office of

This report examines the legal definition, care standards, and recent oversight findings regarding Unaccompanied Children (UC) or Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) in the United States as of early 2026. 1. Definition and Demographics : In fiscal year 2023

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

: The majority (roughly 81%) originate from Northern Triangle countries: Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador.