Block Grant 2501FLEJPS

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living awarded a $1,019,062 Block Grant to the Florida Department of Children and Families under the Elder Justice Act - Adult Protective Services (CFDA 93.698) program. The grant, effective from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2027, is designed to enhance and improve coordinated systems of adult protective services for older adults and adults with disabilities across Florida. Key services funded through this grant include investigating reports of abuse and exploitation, providing temporary safe havens for vulnerable adults, and connecting victims to critical support services. The Florida Department of Children and Families, as the primary grant recipient, partners with over 50 community organizations, non-profits, local governments, and managing entities as sub-awardees to implement these essential programs across the state's 67 counties.