Child Reunification Considerations for Communities
12. Appendices
12.22. Appendix V: Demobilization Criteria for Child-Focused Operations
These indicators signal that services for children may no longer be required and that the environment is stable enough to initiate demobilization planning.
| Section 1: Reunification Status |
| ☐ All unaccompanied minors have been matched with verified guardians or placed in authorized care settings ☐ No new child inquiries or unaccompanied minor registrations have been received for a designated period (e.g., 24–48 hours) |
| Section 2: Documentation and Tracking |
| ☐ Custody verification processes have been completed for all child cases ☐ Child-specific tracking systems have been reconciled and closed |
| Section 3: Mental and Behavioral Health Stability |
| ☐ All minors have been offered mental health screenings and immediate psychosocial support ☐ No outstanding behavioral health concerns requiring onsite child-focused support remain |
| Section 4: Operational Input |
| ☐ Child-focused staff and subject matter experts confirm services are no longer required ☐ No active child-specific safety or medical concerns remain unaddressed within the FRC |
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