Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network Formula Grants

The Grandfamilies and Kinship Support Network Formula Grants resource compiles federal formula grant programs relevant to organizations supporting grandparents, kinship caregivers, and the children in their care. Formula grants are distributed non-competitively according to statutory formulas to states, territories, tribes, local governments, or intermediary entities.

Featured programs include Child Welfare Services (Title IV-B Subpart 1), Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention, National Family Caregiver Support Program, Promoting Safe and Stable Families (Title IV-B Subpart 2), Older Americans Act nutrition and support services (Title III-B and III-C), and Title VI Native American Aging Programs.

The network serves as a toolkit for nonprofits navigating federal funding for grandfamilies and kinship families.

Formula Grants - Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network Formula grants are funds distributed to states, territories, tribes, local governments, or intermediary entities non-competitively according to formulas prescribed by law or regulation. Access the other parts of the Federal Funding Toolkit Click a link below to learn more about a specific formula grant, or peruse the whole page.

If you find a broken link, please let us know by emailing info@gksnetwork. org . Child Welfare Services (Title IV-B, Subpart 1) Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Enhanced Mobility of Seniors & Individuals with Disabilities Program (Section 5310) National Family Caregiver Support Program Nita M.

Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Older Americans Act, Title III-B: Support Services and Senior Centers Older Americans Act, Title III-C: Nutrition Services Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program (Title IV-B, Subpart 2) Title VI Native American Aging Programs Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Child Welfare Services (Title IV-B, Subpart 1) Department: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Agency: Administration for Children and Families (ACF) The Stephanie Tubbs Jones Child Welfare Services Program (CWS), subpart 1 of title IV-B of the Social Security Act, 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.

CWS is intentionally flexible to allow child welfare agencies discretion to create and operate coordinated programs of community-based services to promote the well-being of children.

CWS spending is expected to align with the five stated goals of the program: Protecting and promoting the welfare of all children; Preventing the neglect, abuse, or exploitation of children; Supporting at-risk families through services that 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.

Though agencies have broad discretion to utilize CWS funds, some of the most common uses are: Child Protective Services : Supporting efforts to investigate reports of child abuse and neglect, providing immediate protective interventions, and ensuring the safety of children at risk Family Preservation Services : Offering services aimed at keeping families together safely, such as counseling, in-home support, and treatment for substance use, to prevent the unnecessary removal of children from their homes Foster Care and Adoption Services : Enhancing foster care and adoption services, including recruitment, training, and support for foster and adoptive families, to ensure that children in need of out-of-home care have stable and loving placements Prevention and Early Intervention : Implementing preventive and early intervention services that reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect, such as parent education programs, home visiting services, and mental health support for at-risk families Workforce Training and Development : Providing ongoing training and professional development for child welfare staff, ensuring that the workforce is well-equipped to support the needs of children and families effectively How Funds are Distributed Every five years, states, territories, and tribes are required to submit a Child and Family Services Plan (CFSP), which articulates the jurisdiction’s objectives and goals for improving its child welfare system.

The CFSP details the initiatives and activities to be implemented over a five-year period, including under CWS, the MaryLee Allen Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program (subpart 2 of title IV-B), the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act state grant, and the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood.

States, territories, and tribes are required to consult “with appropriate public and nonprofit private agencies and community-based organizations with experience in administering programs of services for children and families” in the development of their CFSP. Following the CFSP, CWS funds are distributed to states, territories, and tribes on a complicated formula basis.

The formula considers the number of children under 21 and the per capita income of the jurisdiction. States, territories, and tribes are required to provide a 25% match for all CWS funding. Grantees partner with community-based organizations to deliver CWS services.

Interested organizations should contact their local child welfare agency and respond to any competitive grants or requests for proposal.

Where to Find More Information For more information about the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Child Welfare Services Program, interested individuals and entities should look to: Administration for Children and Families: Comprehensive information, program instructions , a toolkit for navigating the CFSP, and an interactive map that details state CFSPs are available.

State Child Welfare Agencies : The Child Welfare Information Gateway maintains a list of state child welfare agencies at childwelfare. gov/resources/states-territories-tribes/related-organizations .

Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Department: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Agency: Administration for Children and Families (ACF) The Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) program, Title II of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), allocates funds to develop, operate, expand, improve, and coordinate community-based efforts aimed at preventing child abuse and neglect.

The program focuses on strengthening families, promoting the well-being of children, and building resilient communities through the development of comprehensive and coordinated prevention strategies. The CBCAP program focuses upstream of the child welfare system, empowering communities to create supportive environments that reduce the risk of child abuse and improve outcomes for children and families.

Parent and kin caregiver participation and leadership are cornerstones of the CBCAP program, and lead agencies are expected to involve parents and caregivers in planning, implementing, and evaluating CBCAP activities. The Children’s Bureau has directly encouraged states “to consider how CBCAP funding can be used to conduct outreach and engage kinship caregivers in services that support them and the children in their care.

” CBCAP funds are used to develop and operate a wide range of community-based prevention activities and services for families before they reach a point of crisis. The specific services and activities funded in each jurisdiction are meant to be tailored to the unique needs of the population. Services are meant to be culturally appropriate, accessible, strengths-based, and effective.

Some services eligible for funding under CBCAP include: Voluntary evidence-based home visiting Parent and kin caregiver skill programs, including peer-delivered parenting support Crisis intervention services Referral and coordination for services related to substance use; domestic violence; or mental health, including early childhood mental health Early childhood development supports, safe sleep, and infant safety education How Funds are Distributed Funds for the CBCAP Program are distributed to states and territories based on a formula that considers factors such as population and the number of children living in poverty.

In their annual CBCAP applications, states must detail how they will collaborate with different federal, state, local, and private agencies and organizations.

This application must describe the criteria that the state will use to develop or select and fund programs and activities to strengthen and support families, including an inventory of unmet needs and the outreach strategies that will be utilized to ensure that underserved populations benefit from CBCAP funds. Funds are distributed to lead agencies, which are different in every state.

According to the FRIENDS National Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention, the federally mandated technical assistance and training center for CBCAP lead agencies, the breakdown of lead agencies is as follows: Child Welfare Agency: 26 states Children’s Trust Fund: 24 states State Health Department: 2 states Early Childhood: 5 states Other Nonprofit: 9 states CBCAP lead agencies partner with community-based organizations to deliver services in the community.

They are encouraged to build on existing partnerships and establish new collaborative efforts with government agencies and local public, private, and faith-based organizations to ensure they are meeting the full continuum of needs in the community, with a particular focus on underserved populations. There is a 20% match for CBCAP funding, which must be provided in cash.

Lead agencies are also required to advocate for systemic change at the state level in policy, practice, procedure, and regulation. Additionally, 1% of CBCAP funding is set aside for Tribal and Migrant Grantees. These funds are delivered as competitive grants to tribes, tribal organizations, and migrant programs.

Awardees are meant to deliver CBCAP services with a special emphasis on the unique cultural practices of their communities. Where to Find More Information For more information about the Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) Program, interested individuals and entities should look to: Administration for Children and Families (ACF): Detailed information, relevant guidance, and up-to-date contact information is available at acf.

hhs. gov . FRIENDS National Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention: The federally-mandated technical assistance and training center for CBCAP lead agencies provides state contact information , national and state data profiles drawn from annual CBCAP reports, exemplary practices , and more at friendsnrc.

org . Program Webpage: https://www. acf.

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gov/cb/grant-funding/community-based-child-abuse-prevention-cbcap-grants Enhanced Mobility of Seniors & Individuals with Disabilities Program (Section 5310) Department: U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Agency: Federal Transit Administration (FTA) The Enhanced Mobility of Seniors & Individuals with Disabilities Program (Section 5310) allocates funds to states, local government authorities, and designated recipients for services and programs meant to improve mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities.

The program aims to enhance transportation options and accessibility, ensuring that these populations can live independently and participate fully in their communities. The funds support both capital and operating expenses to deliver effective transportation solutions. Section 5310 funds can be used to support transportation services designed to meet the unique needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities.

These services may include, but are not limited to: Vehicle Acquisition : Purchase of accessible vehicles such as vans and buses equipped with wheelchair lifts and ramps Transportation Services : Operating costs for transportation services, including driver salaries, fuel, and maintenance Mobility Management : Coordination of transportation services to improve efficiency and effectiveness, including travel training and trip planning assistance Volunteer Driver Programs : Coordination of programs where volunteers use their own vehicles to transport seniors and individuals with disabilities to essential destinations such as medical appointments, grocery stores, and social activities Travel Training: Operation of programs to educate seniors and individuals with disabilities on how to use public transportation independently and safely How Funds are Distributed States receive Section 5310 funds based on a statutory formula that considers the population of seniors and individuals with disabilities.

These funds are then allocated to direct recipients. In rural and small urban areas, the direct recipient will be the Department of Transportation. In large urban areas the direct recipient is designated by the governor.

Direct recipients have flexible authority to select subrecipient projects for funding but must coordinate with regional planning bodies and stakeholders to ensure that funds are used effectively to address local transportation needs and must clearly describe their decision process in their program management plan. Subrecipients can include public agencies, nonprofit organizations, or operators of public transportation.

Where to Find More Information For more information about the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors & Individuals with Disabilities Program, interested individuals and entities should look to: Federal Transit Administration (FTA) : Detailed information, relevant guidance, and up-to-date contact information is available at https://www. transit. dot.

gov/funding/grants/enhanced-mobility-seniors-individuals-disabilities-section-5310 .

National Family Caregiver Support Program Department: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Agency: Administration for Community Living (ACL), Administration on Aging (AOA) The National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP), a component of the Older Americans Act, provides grants to states and territories to support a range of services that help family and informal caregivers continue to provide care at home.

The program recognizes the vital role of family caregivers and offers services to four caregiver populations: Adult family members or other informal caregivers age 18 and older providing care to individuals 60 years of age and older; Adult family members or other informal caregivers age 18 and older providing care to individuals of any age with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders; Older relatives (not parents) age 55 and older providing care to children under the age of 18; and Older relatives, including parents, age 55 and older providing care to adults ages 18-59 with disabilities.

In 2020, Congress removed the cap that limited the amount of NFCSP funds each state could devote to services for grandparents and older relatives raising relatives’ children. This reform allows communities to respond to their unique needs.

States and territories can use NFCSP funds to provide five categories of support services: Information to caregivers about available services Assistance to caregivers in gaining access to the services Individual counseling, organization of support groups, and caregiver training to assist the caregivers in the areas of health, nutrition, and financial literacy and in making decisions and solving problems relating to their caregiving roles Respite care to enable caregivers to be temporarily relieved from their caregiving responsibilities Supplemental services, on a limited basis, to complement the care provided by caregivers These categories are written to be flexible and respond to the needs of the caregivers in the area being served.

The fifth category, supplemental services, is particularly broad. How Funds are Distributed The federal government distributes NFCSP funds directly to states and territories on a formula basis, related to the distribution of the population age 70 and older.

States and territories then allocate the funding to Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) that coordinate the provision of services using NFCSP, often through subgrants or contracts with community-based service providers.

Some of the most successful AAAs that serve these families are those that have collaborations with a broad range of community-based organizations, including institutions and organizations associated with serving children, such as schools and Head Start programs.

Where to Find More Information For more information about the National Family Caregiver Support Program, interested individuals and entities can look to: Administration for Community Living (ACL): Detailed information about NFCSP, relevant guidance, and up-to-date contact information is available at https://acl. gov/programs/support-caregivers/national-family-caregiver-support-program .

Area Agencies on Aging (AAA): To get more information about NFCSP funding in your community and opportunities for collaboration, contact your local AAA. ACL maintains lists of these entities at eldercare. gov .

USAging: As the national association representing and supporting AAAs, USAging has resources and experts that can support community-based organizations looking to learn more about NFCSP at usaging. org .

USAging Poll Report: As part of its role with the Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network, USAging conducted a poll to learn how the Aging Network supports kinship/grandfamilies and to assess their technical assistance and training needs and interests. A report detailing findings can be found at gksnetwork. org/resources/usaging-topical-poll .

When kin caregivers in rural Tennessee were struggling with virtual learning during COVID, their AAA, the Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability (SETAAAD), partnered with a local tutoring service to support these children academically and give their kin caregivers much needed respite. Personalized learning plans, customized to each child’s needs, were developed.

In its first year, the program supported 30 kin caregivers and 42 children with more than 1,400 hours of tutoring. Kin caregivers reported that being part of the program helped reduce their stress, improve their relationships with the children in their care, give them some time for themselves, and lessen feelings of isolation.

While the program was initially funded using time-limited Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding, SETAAAD has continued the program using NFCSP funds. Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Department: U.S. Department of Education Agency: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) The Nita M.

Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program offers funding to establish community learning centers. These centers provide educational opportunities outside of school hours, specifically for children attending low-performing and high-poverty schools.

The program’s goal is to support students in achieving state and local academic standards, provide a safe environment for extended learning, offer enrichment activities, and engage families in their children’s education. Funds from the 21st CCLC program can be used to support educational and enrichment services designed to enhance student educational development.

These services include: Academic Enrichment : Tutoring and homework help, including from volunteers who are older adults, in core academic subjects, such as reading, math, and science, to improve student performance STEM Activities : Programs focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills Recreational Activities : Physical activities and sports programs to promote health and fitness Life Skills and Leadership Development : Programs aimed at developing students’ social, emotional, and leadership skills, including through mentorship Caregiver Involvement : Engaging families in their children’s education through workshops, family nights, and other activities to support learning at home Programs can also provide certain services, including literacy and educational development programs, to the families of children served by the community learning center.

How Funds are Distributed Funds for the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers program are distributed to State Education Agencies (SEAs) through a formula grant process. These SEAs then allocate funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs), school districts, community-based organizations, and other eligible entities to implement the program.

SEAs are required to prioritize applications jointly submitted by LEAs and community-based organizations. Grantees can also subcontract with other partner organizations to provide services and operate the 21st Century Community Learning Center in a way that meets the specific needs of the individual community. On average, grantees work with nine partner organizations.

Where to Find More Information For more information about the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers program, interested individuals and entities should look to: Office of Elementary & Secondary Education : Detailed information, relevant guidance, and up-to-date contact information is available at https://www. ed.

gov/grants-and-programs/formula-grants/school-improvement/nita-m-lowey-21st-century-community-learning-centers . State Education Agencies : Contact information for state programs is maintained by the Department of Education at ed. gov/about/contacts/state/index.

html . It is unlikely that an organization focused only on supporting kinship families would receive 21st CCLC funds. However, by partnering with LEAs and education-focused organizations, kin-serving organizations can provide specialized services for kinship families as part of a broader 21st CCLC program.

Older Americans Act, Title III-B: Support Services and Senior Centers Department: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Agency: Administration for Community Living (ACL), Administration on Aging (AOA) The Older Americans Act (OAA) serves to promote the well-being of older adults by providing services and programs that support their independence, dignity, and health.

Title III of the OAA offers grants to states for the development of comprehensive and coordinated service delivery systems for older adults. Within Title III of the OAA, Part B focuses on providing supportive services for family caregivers, including grandparents and other older individuals who are raising children.

Title III-B funds are distributed to state and local aging agencies to support a range of services that help older individuals maintain their independence and support kinship families. Services funded under the program are available to individuals 60 years of age and older.

Means testing for Title III programs is prohibited, but states are expected to target programs toward individuals with the “greatest economic need” and “greatest social need.

” Funding under Title III-B is flexible, with 25 authorized services plus allowance for “any other services necessary for the general welfare of older individuals,” so the array of services offered using Title III-B funds can be designed to effectively meet the needs of individual communities.

Some examples of authorized services include: Caregiver Support Services: Respite care, counseling, training, and supplemental services to help older caregivers better care for the children in their care Housing Services: Assistance obtaining housing, residential repair and renovation to remain in an established home, and chore and homemaking services Legal Assistance: Legal services and advocacy for custody or guardianship, tax and financial counseling, and retirement planning Information and Referral Services: Resource and service navigation and lifelong learning programs Health Services: Nutrition programs, programs promoting physical and mental well-being, and health screenings (including mental and behavioral health) Community Building: Peer support groups and services to combat isolation among older individuals Services that assist older adults in accessing other available services, including transportation, case management, and legal assistance, are also eligible for funding under Title III-B.

How Funds are Distributed Additionally, states are required to create and submit a State Plan on Aging that outlines how OAA funds will be used to meet community needs. States are required to incorporate public input into the development of their State Plans on Aging to ensure that the needs and preferences of older adults and other stakeholders are adequately addressed.

Community-based service providers can participate in public review and comment periods to advocate that specific needs and populations, including older adults who are kin caregivers, be included in the state plan, including in the definition of “greatest social need.

” Where to Find More Information For more information about Title III-B of the Older Americans Act, individuals and organizations should look to: Administration for Community Living (ACL): Detailed information about OAA programs, including Title III-B, relevant guidance, and contact information is available at acl. gov .

State Units on Aging and Area Agencies on Aging : To get more information about OAA Title III-B programs in your community and opportunities for collaboration, contact your local SUA and AAA. ACL maintains lists of these entities at www. Eldercare.

gov . Additionally, the Network and USAging have produced a resource about including kin caregivers in State Plans on Aging that is available at https://www. gksnetwork.

org/resources/including-kinship-grandfamilies-in-state-and-area-plans-on-aging/ .

Older Americans Act, Title III-C: Nutrition Services Department: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Agency: Administration for Community Living (ACL), Administration on Aging (AoA) The Older Americans Act (OAA) serves to promote the well-being of older adults by providing services and programs that support their independence, dignity, and health.

Title III of the OAA offers grants to states for the development of comprehensive and coordinated service delivery systems for older adults. Within Title III of the OAA, Part C provides funding for two essential nutrition services for older adults: congregate meal services and home-delivered meal services.

The goal of Title III-C is to address food insecurity, promote health and wellness, and reduce social isolation among older adults by ensuring consistent access to nutritious meals. Title III-C services are especially valuable for older kinship caregivers, as they provide critical nutrition support, either through community meal sites or by delivering meals directly to seniors who may face mobility challenges.

Title III-C funds support two main types of nutrition services for older adults: Congregate Nutrition Services (Title III-C1) : This service provides nutritious meals in group settings, such as senior centers, community centers, and other locations accessible to older adults.

Congregate meals not only address nutritional needs but also foster socialization and reduce isolation by creating opportunities for older adults to connect with peers. Meals are primarily for adults aged 60 and over and their spouses, but younger caregivers or individuals with disabilities may also participate in some locations, particularly if they are accompanying a senior.

Home-Delivered Nutrition Services (Title III-C2) : This service delivers nutritious meals to the homes of eligible older adults who are unable to attend congregate meal sites due to physical limitations, illness, or lack of transportation. Meals are provided to adults aged 60 and older who are homebound or have limited mobility are eligible. In some cases, their caregiver or individuals with disabilities may also qualify.

All meals must meet quality standards outlined in the OAA, including adhering to food safety requirements and the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Each meal must provide one third of the Dietary Reference Intakes established by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

How Funds are Distributed Funds for Title III-C are allocated by AoA to state agencies and territories, on the basis of a formula that considers each entity’s proportion of the total number of adults over age 60. These agencies then distribute funds to local Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) who partner with nonprofit organizations, senior centers, and other community providers to provide congregate and home-delivered meals.

States are required to provide a 15% match for Title III-C funds. AoA also distributes funds through the Nutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP) to help cover the costs of running Title III-C programs. These funds are awarded to states, territories, and tribal organizations on a formula basis that considers the total number of meals the entity served in the previous fiscal year as a portion of all meals served.

Awardees can choose to receive their NSIP award in the form of cash, USDA-provided food commodities, or a combination of both. There is no matching requirement for NSIP. To encourage development of innovative practices, AoA also provides Innovations in Nutrition grants.

Grants support research into new program models and promising practices and replication models shown to have success in previous rounds of grants. Entities interested in applying for Innovations in Nutrition grants should look to an annual notice of funding opportunity published to grants. gov and the Federal Register.

Where to Find More Information Administration for Community Living (ACL): Detailed information about OAA programs, including Title III-C, relevant guidance, and contact information is available at acl. gov . State Units on Aging and Area Agencies on Aging : To get more information about OAA Title III-B programs in your community and opportunities for collaboration, contact your local SUA and AAA.

ACL maintains lists of these entities at Eldercare. gov . Meals on Wheels America : Resources and support for organizations providing home-delivered meal services mealsonwheelsamerica.

org/ Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program (Title IV-B, Subpart 2) Department: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Agency: Administration for Children and Families (ACF) The MaryLee Allen Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program (PSSF), subpart 2 of title IV-B of the Social Security Act, provides funding to states, territories, and tribes for community-based services to prevent child maltreatment, keep families safely together, and achieve permanency for children in foster care.

The program offers flexible funding to establish, expand, and administer coordinated systems for child and family well-being.

While some PSSF funds are reserved for dedicated purposes, including Regional Partnership Grants, the Court Improvement Program, and Monthly Caseworker Visits, the majority of PSSF funds are devoted to formula grants, which fund services related to family preservation, family support, family reunification, and adoption promotion and support.

While administered by child welfare agencies, PSSF funds can be used for services to support and strengthen families outside of the child welfare system. PSSF formula funds are dedicated to four broad categories of services: Family preservation, family support, family reunification, and adoption promotion and support, with a minimum of 20% of expenditures devoted to each category.

Family Preservation Services help families (including kinship families) at risk or in crisis, including: Prevention services to help children remain safely with their families Respite services for parents and other caregivers (including kin) Services to reinforce or improve parenting (caregiving) skills, especially in areas related to child development coping with stress, health, nutrition, and financial well-being Services to support children who have been reunited with their parents Family Support Services promote the safety and well-being of children and families (including kinship families) that are not already in crisis, including services focused on: Increasing the strength and stability of families Supporting and retaining foster families Increasing parents’ confidence and competence Affording children a safe, stable, and supportive environment Enhancing child development, including through mentoring programs Strengthening parental relationships Family Reunification Services help children return home to their parents or primary caregivers and ensure the strength and stability of the reunification, including: Individual, group, and family counseling Substance use treatment services Domestic violence services Peer-to-peer mentoring and support groups Services and activities to facilitate visitation of children by parents and siblings Adoption Promotion and Support Services encourage more adoptions out of foster care, including by providing pre- and post-adoptive services to facilitate adoption and support adoptive families.

How Funds are Distributed Every five years, states, territories, and tribes are required to submit a Child and Family Services Plan (CFSP), which articulates the jurisdiction’s objectives and goals for improving its child welfare system.

The CFSP details the initiatives and activities to be implemented over a five-year period, including under the PSSF program, the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Child Welfare Services Program (subpart 1 of title IV-B), the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act State Grant, and the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood.

States, territories, and tribes are required to consult “with appropriate public and nonprofit private agencies and community-based organizations with experience in administering [a] program of services for children and families” in developing their CFSP. Following the CFSP, PSSF funds are distributed on a formula basis to states and tribes.

Tribes receive a 3% set aside of PSSF funds, which is distributed to tribes based on each Tribe’s share of the total number of children in tribes with submitted and approved CFSPs. States and territories receive funding based on their jurisdiction’s proportion of the total number of children receiving SNAP benefits. States, territories, and tribes must provide a 25% match for all PSSF expenditures.

Following receipt of PSSF funds, states, territories, and tribes contract with community-based organizations to deliver eligible services.

Where to Find More Information For more information about the MaryLee Allen Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program and opportunities to support kinship families, interested individuals and entities should refer to: The Children’s Bureau: This federal agency provides comprehensive information, program instructions , a toolkit for navigating the CFSP, and an interactive map that details state CFSPs.

Each year since 2018, $20 million in title IV-B, part 2 funds have been distributed to title IV-E agencies to develop, enhance, or evaluate kinship navigator programs . Many of these child welfare agencies have contracted with nonprofit service providers for their kinship navigator programs. While that $20 million is a specific allocation for these purposes, title IV-B has also been used to fund other supports for the families.

In Massachusetts, its State Commission on the Status of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren uses title IV-B, part 2 funds to pay for its activities on behalf of the families. In Georgia, Project GRANDD (Grandparents