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Undocumented Refugee Minors (URM)

URM provides two programs. Our foster care program provides Our OASIS program provides comprehensive case management, Child and Family
placements for refugee minors. These children and youth come to medical, dental and independent living support in a residential
us through the U.S. Refugee Program, but lack a parent or care- setting for unaccompanied alien children and unaccompanied
giver due to death of family members, abandonment, or separa- refugee minors. In 2016, we served 26 males, ages 11–17 years.
tion due to war or civil unrest.

Program Program URM Outcomes Target 2016

Outcomes Foster Care Children had 2 or fewer 86% 96%
foster care placements.
The foster care program is regulated
by State of Michigan regulatory re- OASIS Youth were successfully discharged 80% 92%
quirements, and benchmarks are set by to a lower level of care.
contract. OASIS benchmarks are set by
contractual requirements and Samaritas OASIS Youth were discharged with 80% 92%
expectations. The outcomes for the youth improved English skills.
in these two programs continue to exceed
expectations. OASIS Youth were discharged with 70% 85%
improved life skills.

Satisfaction Program URM Satisfaction Surveys Target 2016
Surveys Foster Parent Annual Survey 4.0 4.1

Goal: 4.0 Satisfaction Ratings Foster Care

OASIS Surveys given to youth 4.0 4.8
at 30 days of service.

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