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Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

Program Descriptions

93.579:  Repatriation Program

Objectives:  To provide temporary assistance, care, and treatment for individuals after their return to the United States from travel in a foreign country due to physical or mental illness, destitution, or because of war, the threat of war, or a similar crisis.

PROGRAM AND AWARD	FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS	FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS	INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS	ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS	POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

93.579 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Eligibility must be certified by the Department of State, in the form of a referral to the Department of Health and Human Services.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Eligible recipients with benefit.

Credentials/Documentation:  Certification is based upon the satisfaction of four qualifications: (1) Certification by the Department of State, in the form of a referral as a repatriate to the Department of Health and Human Services; (2) U.S. citizenship; (3) presence in the United States at the time of application; and (4) need for assistance because the repatriate is without other means of income.

93.579 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  Repatriate informs consular office in country of departure that domestic assistance will be needed. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:  Repatriate presents identification and signs repayment agreement.

Award Procedure:  Repatriate may be provided cash, vouchers, in-kind assistance, transportation tickets, and direct payment of certain bills.

Deadlines:  Not applicable.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  Initial assistance is made to the repatriate immediately at the time of application.

Appeals:  Not applicable.

Renewals:  Repatriate may request an extension of assistance beyond the normal limitation of 90 days.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Not applicable.

Examples of Funded Projects:  States provide repatriate service under agreement with DHHS.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  The amount and type of assistance provided is determined by a local social service agency according to that State's standards for the Aid to Families with Dependent Children program.

93.579 RELATED PROGRAMS:

93.579 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

93.579 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  OFFICE OF REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT, ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Type of Assistance:  Direct Loans.

Obligations:  (Repayable Assistance) FY 99 $833,662; FY 00 est $1,000,000; and FY 01 est $1,000,000.

Budget Account Number:  75-1501-0-1-609.

Authorization:  Social Security Act, Section 1113; 24 U.S.C. 9.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  45 CFR 211-212. A brochure entitled "Temporary Assistance for Repatriates" is available from the Headquarters Office at no charge.

93.579 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Not applicable.

Headquarters Office:  Office of Refugee Resettlement, Administration for Children and Families, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW., Washington, DC 20447. Sue Benjamin. Phone: (202) 401-4851. Use the same number for FTS.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

93.579 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Temporary assistance is provided for up to 90 days from the date of arrival into the United States from travel abroad. Assistance is discontinued if applicant receives other resources or income prior to 90 days.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Financial assistance is provided only on a repayable basis, and must be repaid to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Assistance may include money for food, shelter, clothing, and transportation. It may also include payment for special services such as medical and psychiatric care. Guidance counseling and welfare services may also be provided, as necessary, to assist individuals, for a period generally not to exceed 90 days.

93.579 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  State agents report repatriate assistance information on Form 3955.

Audits:  Subsumed in Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) audit procedures.

Records:  Not applicable.