The Americas are experiencing the worst refugee crisis in history, characterized by the elevated presence of unaccompanied children. This work seeks to conduct a comparative study between reception policies for this group, considering Venezuelans in Brazil and nationals from the Northern Triangle of Central America in the USA. It was examined whether the reception processes and their applications are inclusive and adequate for unaccompanied minors, in light of the guidelines of reference organizations in the area. This study concludes that the Brazilian reception process aims to be receptive and inclusive, following the principle of the best interest of the child. However, the procedures lack more robustness and structure to be effective. Reception policies in the US are more mature and have the resources available for implementation. However, the reception is hostile, similar to the detention process, with no institutional distinction between refugee child protection and border control.