Cayuga Centers to Close Arlington Office in January
The nonprofit is set to lay off 18 employees at its local site amid a significant reduction in federal grant funding.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Jobs — General
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Cayuga Centers will close its Arlington office located at 1200 E. Copeland Road on January 4, 2027. The closure includes the layoff of 18 employees following a broad reduction in federal support for unaccompanied migrant children services.
Why it matters
The layoffs follow the federal government's decision to eliminate $567 million in grant funding previously allocated for refugee and unaccompanied child care. The nonprofit previously notified staff that layoffs would occur if the specific federal contract for these welfare services was not renewed.
Cayuga Centers is laying off 18 staff members in Arlington as part of a larger plan to shutter five offices across the country. This follows the loss of federal grant funding, which totaled $212 million for migrant services from 2023 to August 2026.
The players
Cayuga Centers
This nonprofit organization has historically provided residential shelter and support services for unaccompanied migrant children.
Texas Workforce Commission
This state agency manages workforce development services and oversees the processing of official layoff notices for businesses operating in Texas.
Customs and Border Protection
This federal law enforcement agency tracks the entry of individuals at U.S. borders and provides data on migrant child demographics.
The details
The nonprofit provided official notice of the plant closing and downsizing to the Texas Workforce Commission on October 5. This closure is part of a nationwide reduction in operations that also includes shutting offices in Chicago, Baltimore, Los Angeles, and Fort Lauderdale.
Timeline
The nonprofit began providing services for unaccompanied migrant children in 2014.
Cayuga Centers closed four offices in New York in June 2026.
The federal government eliminated $567 million in grant funds in September 2026.
The nonprofit provided a layoff notice to the Texas Workforce Commission on October 5, 2026.
The Arlington office is scheduled to close on January 4, 2027.
Market Landscape
The organizational contraction reflects a sharp downturn in the volume of unaccompanied migrant children entering the U.S., which fell from 109,998 in fiscal year 2024 to fewer than 8,000 in fiscal year 2026. This shift in demand has directly influenced the availability of federal grants for residential shelter services.
Local residents employed by the organization will face job losses, while the broader community may see a decrease in active social service programs in the area. Clients currently served by this location should prepare for potential transitions to other service providers as the site winds down operations.
The takeaway
Large nonprofits often face significant operational volatility when federal grant allocations shift in response to changing border policies. Employees at social service organizations should stay informed about contract renewal cycles to better anticipate potential shifts in job security.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Fort Worth Report.
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