(Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary)
December 25th
(Christmas Day)
January 1st
(New Year's Day)
FR Convening
Based on your input, we have finalized the dates for the upcoming virtual FR Convening. Please mark your calendars for December 10th (noon - 4 pm EST) and December 11th (noon - 3 PM EST). Be on the look out for a separate email with additional details and registration information.
POM Review/Feedback
Thank you for taking the time to review the POM and provide very helpful feedback. We will share the final version when completed.
Reminders
Please remember to change your UAC Portal password when prompted via email. Failure to do so within the time indicated will result in suspension of your Portal account. Also, try to login to the Portal weekly/bi-weekly to prevent being locked out due to inactivity.
Updated NOC Template - The NOC template has been updated to reflect our new ORR Project Officer (PO), Michelle Sheedy. Please use this updated template moving forward.
MRIS Issues - Some program staff reported recent issues with MRIS. Please note that MRIS is most compatible with Internet Explorer, and may not function properly with other browsers. Additionally, you need to ensure that your compatibility view settings are configured to include the website. Please contact your CSS is the issue persists.
Migration Protection Protocols - Please continue to track/report Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) (also known as “Remain in Mexico”). Additional information on the MPP can be found here. Please review and complete the information indicated here for all cases in which a child reports being impacted in any capacity by MPP.
*Training Tracker- An updated training tracker is being developed to include the new mandated trauma and UAC Portal training requirements. Until then, please continue to use this version of the tracker which includes instructions and an example for your convenience.
FREE basic background checks - Sterling Volunteers extending a helping hand to our network to help safely mobilize trusted volunteers around essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sterling Volunteers is offering FREE Basic Background Checks, along with reduced pricing for MVR’s and other screening packages (click here for full details). This COVID-19 special offering has been extended through December 31, 2020. If interested, CLICK HERE to connect with Sterling on this offering and any other specific needs.
