CBS News reported that the U.S. government plans to provide unaccompanied migrant children with a one-time scholarship of $2,500 if they choose to voluntarily return to their home countries. The initiative, announced on October 3, involves the Department of Health and Human Services, which stated that the payment will support resettlement for minors aged 14 and older who decide to leave the United States.
The funds are intended for children under the care of the Refugee Resettlement Authority, which oversees their placement in shelters, foster homes, or other facilities until they reach adulthood. Notably, the scholarship does not apply to children from Mexico.
Earlier reports highlighted tensions between political factions over immigration policies, with concerns raised about financial commitments to undocumented migrants. The issue remains a contentious topic in U.S. politics.
U.S. Offers $2,500 Payments to Migrant Teens for Voluntary Return
