ORR Communication: 
HS/PRS COVID-19 Revised Field Guidance #5 
Good morning Family Reunification Providers,
 
USCCB received communication from ORR on today, May 13th, regarding the Revised Field Guidance #5: Home Study/Post-Release Services COVID-19 Practice Guidance, which is being implemented effective today.

This revised guidance eliminates the temporary waiver process whereby ORR HS providers could request a waiver to conduct virtual home studies in lieu of in-person home studies and provides a phased-in approach to resuming normal ORR HS/PRS operations that adhere to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 guidance, reflect current state guidance, and are in the best interest of the child.
 
If you have any question regarding this guidance please contact your assigned CSS or Jaime Duckett. 

Thank you,

Nikeita Lawrence, LMSW
Children's Services Specialist
USCCB/MRS/Children's Services
202-541-3341 


3211 Fourth Street, NE Washington, DC 20017
Phone: (202) 541-3190 Fax: (202) 722-8711

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