Child Welfare Services (Title IV-B, Subpart 1) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF). The Stephanie Tubbs Jones Child Welfare Services Program (CWS) provides funding to states, territories, and tribes to create and operate coordinated child and family services programs.

The program emphasizes the prevention of child abuse and neglect; the preservation of families; family reunification, stability, and permanency; and training for child welfare professionals. CWS is often seen as the most flexible source of dedicated federal funding for child welfare.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF The purpose of the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Child Welfare Services program is to promote state and tribal flexibility in the development and expansion of a coordinated child and family services program that utilizes community-based agencies and ensures all children are raised in safe, loving families.

The CWS program provides funds to states and tribes to support a broad range of child welfare services.

Funds can be spent to address any of the following areas: • protecting and promoting the welfare of all children; • preventing the neglect, abuse, or exploitation of children • supporting at-risk families through services which allow children, where appropriate, to remain safely with their families or return to their families in a timely manner; • promoting the safety, permanence, and well-being of children in foster care and adoptive families; and • providing training, professional development and support to ensure a well-qualified child welfare workforce.

INCOME SECURITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES - ND Families and Child Welfare Services Social Security Act, Title IV, Part B Subpart 1 Title IV, Part B, Subpart I, sections 421-425 and section 428 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 621 - 625, 628) _These funding amounts do not reflect the award amounts that are displayed on USASpending. gov_ **This listing is funded for the current fiscal year.

** **Fiscal Year 2025:** 56 states and territories, and 163 tribes were awarded funds in FY 2025 **Fiscal Year 2026:** It is anticipated that 56 states and territories, and 170 tribes will be awarded funds in FY 2026. For states, the department which administers the services program under title XX must be the designated single state agency to administer child welfare services.

2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states), Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government, Territories and possessions include only Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and American Samoa. Infant and Toddler (0-3), Families and children in need of child welfare services.

Funds may be used for the following purposes: (a) protecting and promoting the welfare of all children; (b) preventing the abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children; (c) supporting at-risk families through services that allow children to remain with their families or return to their families in a timely manner; (d) promoting the safety, permanence, and well-being of children in foster care and adoptive families; and (e) providing training, professional development, and support to ensure a well-qualified workforce.

State and Tribal recipients may spend no more than 10 percent of the Federal allocation under title IV-B, Subpart 1 for administrative costs. Also, states may also not spend more title IV-B, Subpart 1, funds for childcare, foster care maintenance and adoption assistance payments than the state expended for those purposes in FY 2005.

In addition, the amount of state expenditures of non-Federal funds for foster care maintenance payments that may be used as match for the title IV-B, Subpart 1 award may not exceed the amount of such non-Federal expenditures applied as state match for title IV-B, Subpart 1 for the FY 2005 award. Apr 01, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026 The Child and Family Services plan or its annual update is due on June 30 of each year.

The plan or its annual update is due on June 30 of each year. Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program.

This program is eligible for coverage under E. O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs."

An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.

Funds will be awarded after the plan, or annual update, is submitted and approved. Post award, the Division of Payment Management will establish an account from which a recipient may draw down award funds. Approval/disapproval of the plan or annual update will occur by September 30 of each year, within 60 days of receiving the plan.

There is no appeal process for unsuccessful applications. For existing recipients, appeals regarding disputes may take place in accordance with 45 CFR Part 16, subject to the limitations in Appendix A.

The following 2CFR policy requirements apply to this assistance listing: Subpart B, General provisions Subpart C, Pre-Federal Award Requirements and Contents of Federal Awards Subpart D, Post Federal; Award Requirements Subpart E, Cost Principles Subpart F, Audit Requirements The following 2CFR policy requirements are excluded from coverage under this assistance listing: Additional Information: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) adopted and implemented the Uniform Administrative Requirements (UAR) at 2 CFR Part 200 effective 10/1/2024.

Effective 10/1/2025, HHS will adopt the remainder of the Uniform Guidance at 2 CFR Part 200, and HHS will relocate key HHS-specific provisions from 45 CFR Part 75 to 2 CFR Part 300. **Financial Reports:**: Expenditure reports are required using the SF-425 Federal Financial Report. The frequency of reporting will be listed in the NOFO and in the award terms and conditions.

For more information, see: https://acf. gov/grants/manage-grant/reporting#sf-425. Tangible Personal Property - If requesting funds to purchase equipment, the recipient must request prior approval.

When the equipment is no longer needed, the SF-428 Tangible Personal Property—Cover Page with the SF-428 Attachment C must be submitted to the Office of Grants Management. Please see the ACF Property, Tangible Personal Property Guidance at https://www. acf.

hhs. gov/grants/manage-grant/property/tangible-property#book_content_2. , Frequency: Annually **Progress/Performance Reports :**After the end of each of the first four fiscal years, the states, territories, and Indian tribes must submit an interim review of progress toward accomplishment of the goals in the state or tribal plan.

After the end of the fifth fiscal year, the states, territories, and Indian tribes must perform a final review of progress toward accomplishment of the goals. Performance monitoring of state agencies is conducted through the Child and Family Services Review (CFSR) process in accordance with 45 CFR 1355. 31 - 1355.

37. Required progress reporting is described above. CWS Disaster Relief Funds: If requesting funds to purchase equipment, the recipient must request prior approval.

, Frequency: Annually Additional audit requirements: 45 CFR Part 75 Subpart F (effective on or after October 01, 2025: 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F) applies to this program. , All records are to be maintained in accordance with 45 CFR 75. 361-.

365 (effective on or after 10/01/2025: 2 CFR 200. 334-. 338).

Retention Period: 3 Years Statutory Formula: Title IV, Chapter Sections 421-424 Part B, Subpart 1, Public Law - Social Security Act . Cost Sharing Requirement Type: Mandatory Description: Matching Requirements: Federal Financial Participation (FFP) is available up to the full allotment at the rate of 75 percent for allowable program expenditures made by the recipient. Recipients must provide a 25 percent match for these expenditures.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

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