Care Transition Efficiency & Placement Outcome Analytics: A Process Efficiency and Outcome Evaluation Analysis of the HHS Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) Program
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This research paper presents a comprehensive process efficiency and outcome evaluation analysis of the HHS Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) Program using 720 daily observations (January 2023–December 2025). The study derives five key performance indicators — Transfer Efficiency Ratio, Discharge Effectiveness Index, Pipeline Throughput Rate, Backlog Accumulation Rate, and Outcome Stability Score — supported by 12 original data visualizations. Findings include a historic peak HHS census of 11,516 children (December 2023), a 65-day sustained crisis window, and an 89% reduction in daily apprehensions by 2025. Eight evidence-based policy recommendations are advanced for HHS, ORR, and interagency partners.
Author: Akbar, Mohammad
Language: English
Topic: Child Welfare and Adoption
Subfield: Safety Research
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7160861108
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