Who We Serve - Unaccompained alien children

Services are provided for unaccompanied alien children who are in Federal custody because of their immigration status.

Definition

An unaccompanied alien child (UAC) is one who; has no lawful immigration status in the United States; has not attained 18 years of age, and with respect to whom; 1) there is no parent or legal guardian in the United States; or 2) no parent of legal guardian in the United States ia available to provide care and physical custody.