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Basic Center Program (BCP) is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). The BCP provides funding to establish or strengthen community-based programs that meet the immediate needs of runaway and homeless youth and their families, offering emergency shelter, food, clothing, counseling, and referrals for health care.
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Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) 3. Overview of FYSB Programs [](https://acf. gov/fysb/programs/basic-center-program) Current as of:May 15, 2025 The**Basic Center Program (BCP)**helps create and strengthen community-based programs that meet the immediate needs of runaway and homeless youth under 18 years old.
In addition, BCP tries to reunite young people with their families or locate appropriate alternative placements.
**BCP provides the following services**: * Up to 21 days of **shelter** * **Food, clothing and medical care** * **Individual, group and family counseling** * **Crisis Intervention** * **Recreation programs** * **Aftercare services** for youth after they leave the shelter Please see theBasic Center Program Fact Sheet(PDF)for more details. To find BCP grantees, please visit the FYSB map.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Public or private non-profit organizations and Tribal entities that have experience in providing shelter and services to runaway, homeless, and street youth. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Not specified, but provides funding for temporary shelter and counseling services. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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