ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ISSUES PROPOSED RULE: UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN PROGRAM FOUNDATIONAL RULE; SPONSOR ASSESSMENT UPDATE TO INCLUDE PROOF OF IDENTITY, BACKGROUND CHECK, PLACEMENT, AND INCOME VERIFICATION STANDARDS

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Administration for Children and Families has issued a proposed rule called: Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule; Sponsor Assessment Update To Include Proof of Identity, Background Check, Placement, and Income Verification Standards.

The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on June 26 by Robert F. Kennedy, Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services.

Summary: This notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM, or proposed rule) would establish certain additional requirements for sponsor suitability assessments related to proof of identity, proof of income, and other information required for background checks to promote the safe placement of unaccompanied alien children (UAC). This NPRM propos...