Trump Administration Ends Miami Catholic Charities Contract

Archdiocese warns services for unaccompanied minors may close soon.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 12:57am

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A dimly lit, cinematic painting of a Catholic Charities office building in Miami, with warm sunlight streaming through the windows and deep shadows across the facade, conveying a sense of uncertainty and concern about the future of the organization's community programs.The loss of federal funding casts a long shadow over the future of Catholic Charities' vital services for unaccompanied minors in Miami.Palm Beach Today

The Trump administration has ended an $11 million contract with Catholic Charities of Miami to provide services for unaccompanied minors, prompting the Archdiocese to warn that these critical programs may have to shut down in the near future.

Why it matters

This decision by the federal government will have significant impacts on vulnerable children and families in the Miami area who rely on the services provided by Catholic Charities. It raises concerns about the future of support for unaccompanied minors and the ability of non-profit organizations to continue vital community programs.

The details

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has terminated the $11 million annual contract with Catholic Charities of Miami that provided shelter, food, and other services for unaccompanied migrant children. The Archdiocese of Miami warned that without this federal funding, they may have to close down these programs that have been operating for years.

  • The contract with Catholic Charities of Miami was ended on April 18, 2026.

The players

Catholic Charities of Miami

A non-profit organization under the Archdiocese of Miami that provides social services and support for vulnerable populations, including unaccompanied migrant children.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

The federal agency that terminated the $11 million annual contract with Catholic Charities of Miami for services to unaccompanied minors.

Archdiocese of Miami

The Catholic diocese overseeing the operations of Catholic Charities of Miami, which has warned that the loss of federal funding may force them to close critical programs for unaccompanied children.

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What they’re saying

“Without this funding, we may have to close down the programs that have been helping unaccompanied minors for years.”

— Archdiocese of Miami, Spokesperson

What’s next

The Archdiocese of Miami is exploring alternative funding sources and partnerships to try to keep the unaccompanied minor support programs operational despite the loss of the federal contract.

The takeaway

This decision by the Trump administration to end the Catholic Charities contract raises concerns about the future of support services for vulnerable unaccompanied children in the Miami area, and the ability of non-profit organizations to continue vital community programs without federal funding.