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ERIC Number: ED613482
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Mar
Pages: 27
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
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Educational Supports and Experiences in the Unaccompanied Refugee Minors Program: Findings from a Descriptive Study. OPRE Report 2021-37
Rodler, Liza
Administration for Children & Families
The Unaccompanied Refugee Minors (URM) Program serves refugees and other eligible youth within the United States who do not have a parent or relative available to care for them. While current research points to the importance of education for vulnerable populations including refugees, immigrants, and youth in foster care, there are gaps in the field's understanding on how to best support URM youth, specifically in education settings. This report summarizes findings related to education services and experiences in educational settings from the Descriptive Study of the URM Program, as understood from the perspectives of service providers, foster parents, and URM youth. These findings are relevant to those involved in operating the URM Program and others who serve youth who are recent immigrants, in the foster care system, or youth who have experienced disruptions to their formal education. Throughout this study, the research team consulted with federal staff, URM programs, academic researchers, and national refugee resettlement agencies to identify topics and questions of high importance related to serving URM youth. All stakeholders pointed to education services as a high priority in the field, as these services impact youth's ability to gain English language skills, pursue employment, and integrate into local communities.
Administration for Children & Families. US Department of Health and Human Services, 370 L'Enfant Promenade SW, Washington, DC 20447. Web site: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/
Publication Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: Administration for Children and Families (DHHS), Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE); MEF Associates; Child Trends
Grant or Contract Numbers: HHSP233201500077I
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