U.S. Government Cancels $11 Million Contract with Catholic Charities
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has canceled an $11 million contract with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami, which provided care for unaccompanied migrant children. The decision follows a decrease in the number of migrant children entering the U.S. without adult supervision.
NewsweekS. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has canceled an $11 million contract with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami. This organization has been providing shelter and care for migrant children entering the United States without adult supervision.
The cancellation was communicated to the charity in late March, as reported by The Miami Herald. According to HHS, the decision was influenced by a decrease in the number of migrant children arriving in the country without parents or adult supervisors. Emily G.
This action is part of the administration's ongoing efforts to address illegal entry and the trafficking of unaccompanied minors. Hillard did not provide specific comments regarding the cancellation of the contract with Catholic Charities.
S. government and the Vatican. Newsweek reached out to both Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami and HHS for further comments on the matter.
Story Timeline
1 event- Late March 2026
The U.S. government informed Catholic Charities about the contract cancellation.
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Potential Impact
- 01
The cancellation may affect the services provided to unaccompanied migrant children.
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The decision could lead to reduced funding for similar nonprofit organizations.
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