Block Grant 2401WYEJAP

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living has awarded a $111,375 block grant under the Elder Justice Act - Adult Protective Services (CFDA 93.698) program to the Wyoming Department of Family Services (DFS). The grant, which runs from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2026, is intended to enhance and improve the state's coordinated system of adult protective services for older adults and adults with disabilities.

Key services to be provided under this block grant include investigating reports of abuse and exploitation, providing temporary safe havens for vulnerable adults, and connecting victims to critical support services. The Wyoming DFS, which oversees a range of social service and public assistance programs in the state, will administer this grant funding. The department plans to sub-award portions of the grant to local government entities, non-profits, and community organizations, such as the Food Bank of the Rockies, Climb Wyoming, and the University of Wyoming, to extend service delivery throughout Wyoming.