Block Grant 2501NMSCSS

This federal Block Grant award in the amount of $26,068,347.00 is provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families under the Child Support Services program (CFDA 93.563). The award supports the New Mexico Department of Human Services (NMDHS) in delivering a range of child support enforcement and collection services, including locating absent parents, establishing paternity, and obtaining child, spousal, and medical support orders. As the designated single state agency, NMDHS serves as a key intermediary for federal block grants, providing essential social services and welfare programs to vulnerable populations across New Mexico. The agency partners with local governments, tribes, non-profits, and community groups to administer critical initiatives such as the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and mental health/substance abuse treatment services. This particular Block Grant award has an October 1, 2024 start date and a September 30, 2025 completion date.