""Our track record in serving this vulnerable population is unmatched. Yet, the Archdiocese of Miami's Catholic Charities' services for unaccompanied minors has been stripped of funding and will be forced to shut down within three months," said Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski."
""The action was 'baffling' given the potential challenges of launching a similar program in the future," according to Archbishop Wenski, highlighting the difficulties that may arise from the funding cut."
""Although the number of unaccompanied migrant children has lessened, there are still hundreds of kids who are in need of the support that the Catholic Charities organization provides," said Robert Latham, emphasizing the ongoing need for assistance."
""The closure of the program could be 'incredibly psychologically harmful' for the children it currently serves," warned Robert Latham, pointing out the potential negative impact on vulnerable youth."
The Trump administration ended an $11 million contract with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami, which provided shelter and resources for unaccompanied migrant children. The Department of Health and Human Services cited a decrease in the number of migrant children as the reason for cancellation. Catholic Charities leaders expressed disappointment, emphasizing their unmatched track record in serving this vulnerable population. The program's closure could harm the hundreds of children still in need of support, raising concerns about the future of similar initiatives.
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