Technical Assistance​

Types of Technical Assistance

Technical assistance is designed to increase understanding and capabilities within organizations to support the transition needs of repatriates. Free technical assistance is provided by expert staff and consultants of the Repatriation Technical Assistance Center. Technical assistance may be short-term, small group, or intensive and is scheduled individually to meet the specific needs of each organization.

Technical assistance may include:

  • Review of State Emergency Repatriation Plans
  • Virtual technical consultations and coaching
  • Tailored virtual webinars and training
  • Peer-to-peer virtual exchanges (e.g., webinars, teleconferences, etc.)
How to Request Technical Assistance

  • Login to the Learning Center or Register for access to free, person-centered, trauma-informed, relevant and specific training to the roles that state and territorial human services partners play in supporting U.S. citizens and their dependents when requested by OHSEPR.  The Learning Center provides both "private" training and resources (requiring login) and "public" materials.  Each logged in user can track their training and earn completion certificates in the Learning Center.
  • Trainings may be conducted in person or remotely (e.g., webinar), and are available on-demand through this website.  Browse or search Trainings and Events , or view a Course Catalog
  • Support: Email Repatriation@acf.hhs.gov with your Training and Technical Assistance Request , or to preregister or request training and technical assistance for planning, training topics, and exercises. Preregistration is required for live or upcoming webinar training.  Go to the Events page to view upcoming training. 
  • Survey: Following training, please submit your completed Post-Training Survey Form to: repatriation@acf.hhs.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions (2)

Technical Assistance may be requested by:

Routine Repatriation

State, territorial, and county departments and personnel including:

  • Routine Repatriation Coordinators*
  • Adult Protective Services
  • Case Managers/Social Workers
  • Child Protective Services
  • Child Support Services
  • Child Welfare
  • Disability Integration
  • Finance

Emergency Repatriation

Repatriation: State, territorial, and county emergency managers:

  • Emergency Repatriation Coordinators*
  • Case Managers/Social Workers
  • Disability Integration
  • Emergency Planners
  • Emergency Support Function 6 Personnel
  • Exercise Leads
  • Finance

*All technical assistance requests must be submitted by or in partnership with a state's or territory's Routine Repatriation Coordinator or Emergency Repatriation Coordinator.