The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families has awarded a $17,018,982 Guardianship Assistance Program (CFDA 93.090) block grant to the Alabama Department of Human Resources for FY 2025. This funding will support the department's efforts to facilitate permanent legal guardianship arrangements for children in the child welfare system, with a focus on assisting relative guardians who assume custody of children previously in foster care. Key services to be provided include guardianship assistance payments, case management, training, and administrative support to help vulnerable children achieve permanency and stability. The program aims to create stable alternative placement options and support the well-being of children through this block grant award, which spans the performance period of October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.7m | 7/18/25 | ||
| Not listed | $1.9m | 4/1/25 | ||
| Not listed | $1.9m | 4/1/25 | ||
| Not listed | $1.7m | 12/31/24 | ||
| Not listed | $1.7m | 12/31/24 |