ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations [ERO] notes the challenge with the WSS was its immense cost with little improvement. As a result, ERO determined WSS was not cost effective enough to continue paying for these services when they did not benefit ICE or help the agency further its mission.
WSS, started in February 2020, offered migrants released into the country access to services that provide psychosocial and behavioral health support for vulnerable participants and their families who would benefit from additional stabilization services. However, the program only resulted in a 2% higher compliance rate compared to those not enrolled.
In addition to fiscal limitations, a review of the program revealed that YACMP does not align with ERO's mission or priorities. In short, ERO took steps to realign or stop using programs to address the budget challenges facing the agency.
The agency notified congressional lawmakers last week that it will no longer enroll migrants in its non-detained docket in its Wraparound Stabilization Service (WSS) and Young Adult Case Management (YACMP) system, determining that the benefits were not worth the immense cost.
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