The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded a FY 2025 Guardianship Assistance Block Grant of $12,868,133.00 to the Illinois Department of Children & Family Service. The grant, authorized under CFDA 93.090, provides financial support and services to facilitate permanent legal guardianship arrangements for children previously in the child welfare system. The funding enables the Department of Children & Family Service to deliver a range of services, including guardianship assistance payments, case management, training, and administrative support. The block grant award, with a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, allows the agency to create stable, alternative placement options for children by supporting relatives who assume legal guardianship.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $2.6m | 4/1/25 | ||
| Not listed | $2.2m | 12/31/24 | ||
| Not listed | $2.2m | 12/31/24 | ||
| Not listed | $2.0m | 9/27/24 | ||
| Not listed | $2.0m | 9/27/24 |