The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families awarded a $12,083,934 Block Grant to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA DHS) under the Guardianship Assistance Program (CFDA 93.090) for Fiscal Year 2025. The objective of this grant is to provide financial support and services to PA DHS to facilitate permanent legal guardianship arrangements for children previously in the child welfare system, with a focus on supporting relative caregivers. The grant funding will cover guardianship assistance payments, case management, training, and administrative expenses related to establishing permanent guardianship placements for eligible children. PA DHS may sub-award portions of this block grant to county agencies, non-profit organizations, and community providers to deliver these direct services across the state.
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