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Initiative to Improve Access to Needs-Driven, Evidence-Based/Evidence-informed Mental and Behavioral Health Services in Child Welfare is sponsored by Administration for Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), Children's Bureau (CB). This program aims to improve the social and emotional well-being of targeted children and youth in child welfare systems that have mental and behavioral health needs.
Grants are designed to assist public child welfare agencies, through interagency collaboration, in improving adoption outcomes by creating a flexible service array that provides early access to effective mental and behavioral health services.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Public child welfare agencies. Applicants are required to partner with key agencies, e.g., a university, medical center, mental health agency, and/or community-based provider with nationally demonstrated expertise in child traumatic stress interventions. Faith-based and community organizations are also eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows estimated award ceiling: $640,000 per budget period. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Initiative to Improve Access to Needs-Driven, Evidence-Based/Evidence-informed Mental and Behavioral Health Services in Child Welfare is funded by Administration for Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), Children's Bureau (CB). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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