Block Grant 2601CTFOST
- Federal Block Grant Award Summary The Connecticut Department of Children & Families received a $136,464 Block Grant award from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, under the Title IV-E Prevention Program (CFDA 93.472). This award supports time-limited prevention services designed to keep children and youth at risk of foster care placement safely within their families and communities. The funded services include...
- Federal Block Grant Award Summary The Administration on Children, Youth and Families awarded Connecticut's Department of Children & Families a $26.26 million block grant for the Adoption Assistance program (CFDA 93.659) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This federal assistance provides financial support in the form of adoption subsidies to facilitate the permanent placement of children with special needs who cannot be reunited with their biological families. The...
- Federal Block Grant Award Summary The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded Connecticut Department of Social Services a block grant of $42.2 million through the Child Support Services program (CFDA 93.563) for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This award supports Connecticut's Title IV-D (IV-D) child support enforcement agency in delivering comprehensive child support services to eligible individuals and families. The...
- Federal Block Grant Award Summary The Connecticut Office of Early Childhood received a $20.2 million Child Care and Development Block Grant Discretionary award (CFDA 93.575) from the Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028. This three-year block grant supports Connecticut's comprehensive early childhood initiatives by providing child care subsidies to low-income families, improving child care...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) received a $92 million Foster Care Title IV-E block grant award (CFDA 93.658) from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This formula grant supports the delivery of safe and stable out-of-home care services for children under the jurisdiction of Massachusetts state child welfare systems. The funding enables DCF to provide...
- The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded a $1,874,464 Formula Grant to the Connecticut Department of Children & Families from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2026 under the Child Abuse and Neglect State Grants program (CFDA #93.669). The grant aims to support and improve Connecticut's child protective services system by funding services delivered by the Department of Children & Families and Governor's Office. As the designated...
- The Department of Children & Families (DCF) of Connecticut received a formula grant award of $354,077 from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (CFDA 93.674). The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, supports Connecticut's implementation of independent living programs and transitional services designed to assist youth aging out of the foster care system achieve...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Connecticut Office of Early Childhood received a $19.7 million formula grant award effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, under the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Mandatory and Matching Funds program (CFDA 93.596) administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Child Care. This award supports the state's comprehensive child care system by enabling low-income families to access affordable, quality child care...
- Federal Block Grant Award Summary The Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth & Their Families (DSCYF) received a Foster Care Title IV-E Block Grant award of $3,154,833 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration on Children, Youth and Families, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026 (CFDA 93.658). This formula grant supports comprehensive foster care services and out-of-home care placements for children under the jurisdiction of...
- Federal Block Grant Award Summary The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families awarded Connecticut Department of Social Services a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant totaling $199.4 million for the fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). Under CFDA 93.558, Connecticut implements comprehensive assistance programs designed to support low-income families with children, promote economic self-sufficiency...
The Administration on Children, Youth and Families awarded Connecticut's Department of Children & Families (DCF) a Foster Care Title IV-E block grant (CFDA 93.658) totaling $22.4 million for the fiscal year October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This award supports DCF's comprehensive foster care program operations, including the provision of safe and stable out-of-home care for children under state child welfare agency jurisdiction, as well as related adoption assistance and guardianship assistance services. The funding enables DCF to maintain and enhance its foster care infrastructure and services delivery across Connecticut while meeting federal child welfare standards for safety, permanency, and child well-being. As a formula grant recipient, DCF utilizes Title IV-E block grant funding to support ongoing foster care program implementation and quality improvements. The award reflects DCF's established status as a qualified state child welfare agency and funds quarterly disbursements based on estimated and actual allowable expenditures. Through this federal investment, DCF continues its multi-faceted collaborative approach with sub-recipients and partner state agencies to deliver trauma-informed care, child protective services, mental health interventions, and supportive services for vulnerable children and families throughout the state.Federal Block Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $11.2m | 12/31/25 | ||
| Not listed | $11.2m | 10/7/25 |